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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Thendral Kamal


What does it actually look like to build a future on Mars — step by step, year by year, opportunity by opportunity?

In this episode of Aspiring Martians, Joe sits down with Thendral Kamal, an aspiring Martian whose journey blends engineering, policy, persistence, and purpose. From planetariums to payload competitions, this is a conversation about creating your own luck and aiming higher than gravity.

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From dreamers to doers, here are their stories.

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

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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Countdown to Humanity’s First Steps on Mars

2033? Bold, we know.