Going Off World: EP 3 - Cruising the Red Planet with Dr. Tanya Harrison
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This episode explores the journey of a planetary scientist who shares insights about Mars exploration, sustainability, and the future of humanity beyond Earth. We discuss how personal passion can inspire professional paths in the rapidly evolving space sector.
• Sparked childhood interests leading to a career in planetary science
• Highlights from significant missions like Pathfinder and Curiosity
• The importance of sustainability in space exploration
• Ethical considerations in extraterrestrial resource extraction
• Innovations influenced by climates on Mars applicable to Earth
• The role of EPIC in reshaping research for community benefit
• The significance of diverse voices in space exploration
• Reflection on the interconnectedness of societal issues and space
• Final thoughts on envisioning a multi-planetary future
🎧 Listen Now On:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-off-world-moon-mars-venus-and-beyond/id1737881627
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WjqRL2AZnLWO7Z3DTDjS1?si=d47c055cca1e4df7
Web: https://goingoffworld.buzzsprout.com/
Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.
Chapters
1. Going Off World: EP 3 - Cruising the Red Planet with Dr. Tanya Harrison (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Going Off World (00:00:14)
3. Underwriting by the Waypaver Foundation (00:04:39)
4. Journey to the Moon, Mars, Venus, and Beyond (00:08:13)
5. Background and Inspiration of the Guest (00:29:05)
6. Career Highlights and Early Influences (01:01:29)
7. Insights into the New Space Sector (01:56:29)
8. Vision for Future Space Exploration (06:18:05)
9. Closing Thoughts and Audience Engagement (07:23:38)
4 episodes