Sunday, December 8, 2024

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 112 — Mars on Pause?

NASAThis Week In Space podcast: Episode 112 — Mars on Pause?


On Episode 112 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Rob Manning, Chief Engineer Emeritus of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, about Mars exploration and, in particular, Mars Sample Return.

As we discussed in episode 107, that project is in a bit of trouble. Rob was the Chief Engineer of every Mars rover up through Perseverance and the overall Chief Engineer on Perseverance, and he has some unique insights on how we have explored Mars, why it matters, and what the future holds… especially with regard to returning samples to Earth. Join us!



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