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Planetary Radio

We're Back! Bill Nye Describes the LightSail Project

Airdate: Monday, November 16, 2009
Running Time: 00:28:52
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

Come sailing with us! Bill Nye the Science and Planetary Guy satisfies your curiosity about The Planetary Society's LightSail project in a special conversation. First though, Emily Lakdawalla provides updates on the discovery of water hiding in the Moon's permanent shadows and Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's attempt to free itself from a sand trap. Puppies from space! Bruce Betts and Mat Kaplan will explain in this week's edition of What's Up as they offer a new space trivia contest.

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Guests

• Emily Lakdawalla, Science and Technology Coordinator, The Planetary Society
• Bill Nye

Related Information

• LCROSS: Yes! We Found Water!
• LightSail--The Future of Solar Sailing
• MER Spirit press briefing
• Planetary Society Executive Director Lou Friedman on LightSail
• Rosetta Earth swingby successful
• The November 9 Capitol Hill announcement of LightSail