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

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.

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

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

Biologist and Mars analog astronaut Dr. Pacifica Sommers discusses Antarctica, the Mars Desert Research Station, NASA astronaut selection, exploration, and preparing humanity for life on Mars.

Go inside NASA’s CHAPEA and HERA analog missions to discover how the agency is preparing astronauts for long-duration life on the Moon and Mars. Plus, a bonus section at the end dedicated to the new and upcoming MMEA mission.

What will art look like on Mars? Former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott explores painting in space, creativity, mental health, and why future Martians will need artists.

Cancer biologist, helicopter pilot, and analog astronaut Dr. Banu Cole discusses MENA-00-WR, NASA HERA, Mars simulations, human performance, and preparing humanity for life on Mars.

Physicist and Razzor Tech founder Dr. Dirk Raiser discusses analog astronaut missions, spacesuit design, commercial astronaut training, family, and his path toward space.

Explore Habitat Marte with founder Dr. Julio Rezende. Discover Brazil's Mars analog station, sustainable living, astronaut training, and its role in the World's Biggest Analog mission.

Can humans have babies on Mars? Dr. Shawna Pandya returns to the podcast to explore fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, radiation, ethics, and humanity’s future as a multi-planetary species.

NASA astronaut Dr. Anil Menon joins Aspiring Martians for a special bonus episode on fatherhood, family, ISS training, and what future Mars explorers can learn about raising children while reaching for the stars.

CEO of Star Helix and analog astronaut Mason Robbins discusses spacesuits, human factors engineering, analog missions, crew psychology, and humanity’s future on Mars.

Hajar Azizi shares her journey from engineering student to space advocate, discussing Morocco’s growing space community, AstroKids Space Camp, STEM education, and the power of pursuing ambitious dreams.

Ismail El Omari discusses space architecture, analog astronaut missions, AstroKids Space Camp, and building Morocco’s future in space.

What happens when six people spend months living like astronauts on the side of a Hawaiian volcano? Dr. Kim Binsted explains HI-SEAS, NASA Mars simulations, crew psychology, isolation, and the future of human exploration.

Former NASA astronaut and For All Mankind technical advisor Garrett Reisman joins Aspiring Martians to discuss the science behind the hit Apple TV series, the future of Mars exploration, Artemis, SpaceX, and what a real Martian civilization could actually look like.

For the 50th aspiring Martian feature, Joe Sweeney sits down with Hanna Harutyunyan who is widely recognized as Armenia’s first analog astronaut. Together they discuss isolation, stress, kindness in confined crews, Armenia’s growing role in space, and what it really means to prepare humanity for Mars.

Arshleen Kaur Sahni, founder of Arkasa, speaks about designing human-centered habitats for the Moon and Mars, the psychology of living in extreme environments, and why future space habitats must feel like homes, not just survival shelters.

Explore the Asclepios Project, a student-led lunar analog mission in Switzerland simulating life on the Moon through astronaut training, mission control, and the coolest EVA suits you have ever seen.