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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Planetary Radio explores the human endeavor of space exploration, astronomy, and science through interviews with experts and engaging segments. Hosted by Sarah Al-Ahmed and featuring Planetary Society colleagues, the podcast caters to anyone interested in the latest discoveries and the future of...

1,365
Episodes
120
Guests

Notable Guests

LF
Lou Friedman 8x
Bill Nye
Bill Nye 5x
AS
Alan Stern 4x
HH
Heidi Hammel 3x
EL
Emily Lakdawalla 3x
Marcia Smith
Marcia Smith 2x
LS
Linda Spilker 2x
Pamela Gay
Pamela Gay 2x
Dante Lauretta
Dante Lauretta 2x
BB
Bruce Betts 2x
Bethany Ehlmann
Bethany Ehlmann 2x
JL
John Logsdon 2x
Freeman Dyson
Freeman Dyson 2x
Louis Friedman
Louis Friedman 2x
RR
Ray Bradbury Returns 2x

Recent Episodes

Oct 9, 2026 · 1h 17m
✨ NASA's "science as a service" model explained by Jack Kiraly and Britney Schmidt.
Britney Schmidt Jack Kiraly
1h 17m
Oct 7, 2026 · 1h 0m
✨ Discussed solar sail technology for efficient propulsion to the outer Solar System.
1h 0m
Sep 30, 2026 · 1h 1m
✨ NIAC Symposium showcases bold concepts for exploring inaccessible Solar System locations.
1h 1m
Sep 23, 2026 · 1h 0m
✨ Hayabusa2 successfully completed a flyby of asteroid Torifune.
1h 0m
Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 7m
✨ Kevin Hand discusses his book on searching for extraterrestrial life in ocean worlds.
1h 7m
Sep 16, 2026 · 1h 7m
✨ Tim Russ and Karim Diané discuss Vulcan and Klingon lessons.
1h 7m
Sep 9, 2026 · 59m
✨ Robert Picardo discussed Star Trek's 60-year connection to The Planetary Society.
59m
Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 7m
✨ Alex MacDonald discussed 'The Long Space Age' and private space exploration.
1h 7m
Sep 2, 2026 · 1h 4m
✨ Dennis Stone discussed World Space Week's origins and participation.
1h 4m
Aug 26, 2026 · 56m
✨ Roman Space Telescope launch preparations were discussed.
56m
Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 17m
✨ Scott Solomon discussed his book 'Becoming Martian.'
1h 17m
Aug 19, 2026 · 1h 3m
✨ A SpaceX Falcon 9 crash on the Moon was analyzed.
1h 3m
Aug 12, 2026 · 57m
✨ Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy discussed the August 12th total solar eclipse.
57m
Aug 7, 2026 · 1h 10m
✨ Casey Dreier, Jack Kiraly, and Zach Pirtle dissected U.S. science policy.
1h 10m
Aug 5, 2026 · 57m
✨ An atmosphere was detected on rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b.
57m
Jul 29, 2026 · 1h 1m
✨ University of Maryland students are building the TERP RAPTOR CubeSat.
1h 1m
Jul 22, 2026 · 1h 2m
✨ Research on extreme hot Jupiters was presented.
1h 2m
Jul 17, 2026 · 59m
✨ Theoretical physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein discussed her book.
59m
Jul 15, 2026 · 57m
✨ Sian Proctor and John Read discussed their book 'Baby's Guide to the Night Sky.'
57m
Jul 8, 2026 · 55m
✨ The Green Bank Radio Quiet Zone was explored.
55m

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