140 million miles away never felt closer.

Stories from the edge of possibility, from the people preparing to call Mars home.

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Matthias Beach

Mars doesn’t just need astronauts. It needs people who can fix the pump.

Master builder and analog astronaut Matthias Beach joins Aspiring Martians to talk about helping build SAM at Biosphere 2, living alone inside it for two weeks, and why preparing for Mars means learning how to build, break, repair, and keep going.

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From dreamers to doers, here are their stories.

Podcast Episodes
Carlota Keimer | Spain
Carlota Keimer | Spain

Engineer Carlota Keimer talks Hypatia III, FMARS, satellite testing, parabolic flight, space sustainability and preparing for a Mars analog in the Arctic.

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Dr. Eiman Jahangir | Iran
Dr. Eiman Jahangir | Iran

Cardiologist and astronaut Dr. Eiman Jahangir shares the story behind A Heart for Space, his path through rejection, resilience, family, and finally reaching space.

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Dr. Alexandra Kemp | USA
Dr. Alexandra Kemp | USA

Aerospace engineer Dr. Alexandra Kemp explores human factors, opera, microgravity research, Space Camp and her journey toward commercial spaceflight.

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Dr. Anika Mehlis | Germany
Dr. Anika Mehlis | Germany

Analog astronaut Dr. Anika Mehlis explores Mars psychology, crew dynamics, leadership, communication delays, reentry, and what humans will need to thrive on Mars.

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Imagining a life on Mars, one everyday moment at a time.

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Inside The Habitat: Cosmic Region with Dr. Michaela Musilová
Inside The Habitat: Cosmic Region with Dr. Michaela Musilová

Explore Cosmic Region, Slovakia’s first Moon and Mars analog habitat, with astrobiologist and veteran analog commander Dr. Michaela Musilová.

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Coffee on Mars with Peter Giuliano
Coffee on Mars with Peter Giuliano

Coffee expert Peter Giuliano explores whether we can grow coffee on Mars, what astronauts might drink, and why future Martians may need coffee culture too.

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Inside The Habitat: SOLIS100 with Dr. Angelique Van Ombergen
Inside The Habitat: SOLIS100 with Dr. Angelique Van Ombergen

ESA Chief Exploration Scientist Dr. Angelique Van Ombergen covers all there is to know about SOLIS100, a 100-day isolation study designed to prepare crews for future Moon and Mars missions.

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Law on Mars with Michelle Hanlon
Law on Mars with Michelle Hanlon

Space lawyer Michelle Hanlon explores who makes the rules on Mars, from property and crime to human rights, governance and future Martian law.

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This Was Never an Edge Case. Period.
This Was Never an Edge Case. Period.

What space systems still need to learn about menstruation.

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What We Become on Mars
What We Become on Mars

A review of Becoming Martian, with insights from our conversation with author Scott Solomon.

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The Uncertainty of Pregnancy Beyond Earth
The Uncertainty of Pregnancy Beyond Earth

IVF, loss, and the quiet work of building families beyond Earth with Kellie Gerardi

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When Faith Leaves Earth
When Faith Leaves Earth

How Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity adapt when humanity moves beyond its home planet.

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Pressurized Suits, Pressurized Minds
Pressurized Suits, Pressurized Minds

What decades of extreme-work research say about Mars.

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Meet the Host

Follow along with our host, Joe Sweeney, as he dives into the minds of those who dream of life on Mars, from pioneers to tourists, exploring the challenges and hopes of humanity's next great adventure.

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