Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary Ambitions
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- Engage with visionaries who are actively shaping our cosmic destiny
- Explore groundbreaking technologies turning science fiction into reality
- Discuss the implications of becoming a multi-planetary civilization
- Take listener questions about humanity's future in space
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- Deep dives into ideas that will define our cosmic future
- Diverse expertise: from astronauts and engineers to philosophers and entrepreneurs
- Complex topics made accessible through engaging discussion
- Interactive Q&A segments with our expert guests
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- A Mars settlement architect on the practicalities of off-world living
- A space law expert exploring lunar resource rights
- An astrobiologist speculating on potential alien life
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Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary Ambitions
Andy Rivkin, Lead Investigator - Diving into NASA’s DART Mission on the Frontlines of Planetary Defense
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SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #94: Diving into NASA’s DART Mission: Lead Investigator Andy Rivkin on the Frontlines of Planetary Defense
Episode 094 features special guests: Andy Rivkin
Join us in this episode of Space Cafe Podcast as Markus Mooslechner talks with Andy Rivkin about the thrilling DART mission. As its Lead Investigator, Rivkin offers a rare glimpse into the world of planetary defense, sharing the intricate dance between meticulously executed plans and the unpredictable nature of space exploration. From the collision course with Dimorphos to the anticipation of Hera's future findings, Rivkin’s narrative is a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of cosmic knowledge.
3 Memorable Quotes by Andy Rivkin:
- "The DART mission stands as a testament to our proactive stance on planetary defense, showcasing our readiness to safeguard our planet."
- "Every mission has its heartbeat, its rhythm. With DART, it was about embracing the mission's end as much as its beginning, knowing the impact we hoped to achieve."
- "In the cosmos, we find a reflection of life's unpredictability, where even the most calculated orbits can reveal new paths, new possibilities."
List of All Links or Names Shared:
• DART – Double Asteroid Redirection Test: official NASA page: https://shorturl.at/fqvMO
• ESA’s Hera Mission: official ESA page: https://shorturl.at/oGQT5
• Planetary Defense Coordination Office: official page: https://shorturl.at/chQYZ
• CubeSats Milani and Juventus: mission details: https://shorturl.at/oFH19
Choice of Music for the Spotify Playlist for the Aspiring Space Traveler:
- "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" by The Beatles, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAe2Q_LhY8g&ab_channel=TheBeatles-Topic a song that echoes the gravitational pull of celestial bodies and the weight of human desire to explore beyond our earthly confines.
- 🎶 Inspiring space traveler's playlist on Spotify. : Space Cafe Podcast Guest Tunes
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