en-us Space exploration, astronomy and planetary science. (Weekly) Mat Kaplan http://planetary.org/radio/ Space exploration, astronomy and planetary science. (Weekly) Each week, Planetary Radio visits with a scientist, engineer, project manager, advocate or writer who can provide a unique perspective on the quest for knowledge about astronomy, our solar system and beyond. We also showcase regular features that raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Produced by The Planetary Society. Visit our web site for an episode guide and broadcast directory. Copyright © 2012 The Planetary Society Mat Kaplan planetaryradio@planetary.org no Mat Kaplan Guest: James Webb Space Telescope Status Report from Deputy Program Director Eric Smith Headed for a planned 2018 launch, the huge JWST will build on the success of the beloved Hubble Space Telescope. The project remains controversial even as components are completed. Emily Lakdawalla and Mat Kaplan report from the SpaceUp Unconference in San Diego, California. Bill Nye is back from New York where he premiered new Science Guy videos in Times Square. Bruce Betts offers night sky highlights and much more, including a new space http://s3.amazonaws.com/planetary/radio/pr20120206_64kb.mp3 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT 00:28:50 science, space exploration, astronomy, solar system, planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Pluto, NASA, JPL, shuttle, telescope, asteroids Mat Kaplan Guests: Planck Project Scientist Jan Tauber on a Mission Milestone, and Planck Project Scientist Jan Tauber on a Mission Milestone The European Space Agency's Planck spacecraft has reached a milestone in its investigation of our universe's origin and much more. Project Scientist Jan Tauber explains the mission and what it hopes to accomplish. Bill Nye reports on his visit to the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico, the biggest single dish on Earth by far. Has a Russian scientist found signs of life on hostile Venus? Emily Lakdawalla says no. Bruce Betts and Mat Kaplan http://s3.amazonaws.com/planetary/radio/pr20120130_64kb.mp3 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT 00:28:50 science, space exploration, astronomy, solar system, planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Pluto, NASA, JPL, shuttle, telescope, asteroids Mat Kaplan Guests: The SpaceUp Unconference and A Free Online Astronomy Class, The SpaceUp Unconference and A Free Online Astronomy Class, and The SpaceUp Unconference and A Free Online Astronomy Class An opportunity to learn, and an opportunity to hang out with other space geeks—both are presented in this week's show as we talk with planetary scientist Bruce Betts about his free, online Intro to Astronomy course, and with two of the people behind the new season of SpaceUp Unconferences. Chris Radcliff and Marimikel Charrier will tell you how to find one and how to start your own. Emily Lakdawalla has opened up the history of the Galileo http://s3.amazonaws.com/planetary/radio/pr20120123_64kb.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT 00:28:50 science, space exploration, astronomy, solar system, planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Pluto, NASA, JPL, shuttle, telescope, asteroids Mat Kaplan Guests: How "Outside In" Will Rock Your Solar System, and How "Outside In" Will Rock Your Solar System Outside In is a spectacular IMAX movie being made out of nothing but actual photos of our solar system and beyond—no computer-generated images. Hear how and why it's coming together from its creator, Stephen van Vuuren, and his associate Mike Malaska. Emily Lakdawalla and Bruce Betts comment on the loss of Phobos LIFE with the Russian Phobos-Grunt spacecraft, while Bill Nye the Planetary Guy pushes for protection of space science funding. Win a http://s3.amazonaws.com/planetary/radio/pr20120116_64kb.mp3 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT 00:28:50 science, space exploration, astronomy, solar system, planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Pluto, NASA, JPL, shuttle, telescope, asteroids