140 million miles away never felt closer.

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

Benedetta Facini


From hunting asteroids on a laptop to becoming an astronaut candidate, Benedetta Facini is proof that space isn’t reserved for the chosen few. In this episode, the “Asteroid Huntress” shares how curiosity, citizen science, and a stubborn refusal to stop asking questions helped turn a childhood fascination with the stars into a real path toward space.

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.