Can we get to Mars in 100 days?

Can the Dr. Buzz Aldrin cycler become reality? Can we really get to Mars in 100 days? These questions and more are explored with Professors Andy Aldrin, Embry-Riddle University and Brian Kaplinger, University of Kansas.

Space is For Everyone

Industry thought leaders discuss, how do we make space available for everyone? Featuring Oroville science advisor André Bormanis, “October Sky” protagonist, Homer Hickam, Dan Hawk, Jared Angaza, and Dr. Shawna Pandya.

Space Medicine and Artificial Gravity

Dr. Ronke Olabisi, UC Irvine professor, discusses her recent report “Challenges and Benefits to Human Operations in Variable & Partial Gravity Earth Orbiting Habitats”, the impacts of artificial gravity on long duration spaceflight, biomedical engineering in Space and on Earth, and how tissue engineering takes inspiration from ancient Mayan technology.

The Future of Computing on Earth and in Space

Dr. Sadas Shankar, from SLAC National Laboratory and Stanford University, and focused on the future of computing, energy and material limits of silicon and the relative efficiency of biologic systems to our human-built computers.

The Overview Effect and Transcendental States

The Psychology of spaceflight and it’s effects on mental health, with Dr. Annahita Nezami. What is the Overview Effect and its mental and physical health benefits? What are the psychological health needs of space participants, particularly during long-duration missions?

Creating Economic Growth in Space

Andy Aldrin joins us to talk about harnessing the inspiration of space. There’s a ‘fabulous future’ out there for humanity, and Aldrin leads us through the branching, shifting roadmap of the space economy that will get us there.