Cats on Mars with Dr. Mikel Delgado
Could cats live on Mars? Cat behavior expert Dr. Mikel Delgado explores feline welfare, space travel, zero-gravity litter boxes, and the future of cats in space.
Makiah Eustice | USA
Aerospace engineer and analog astronaut Makiah Eustice explores Mars simulations, creativity, ambition, anxiety, and her journey toward human spaceflight.
Matthias Beach | USA
Matthias Beach talks building SAM at Biosphere 2, living alone with 144 pea plants, Arctic analog missions, pressure suits and preparing humans for Mars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Alexandra Kemp | USA
Aerospace engineer Dr. Alexandra Kemp explores human factors, opera, microgravity research, Space Camp and her journey toward commercial spaceflight.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Pacifica Sommers | USA
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.
Inside The Habitat: NASA Analogs with Dr. Grace Douglas & Dr. Brandon Vessey
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.
Art on Mars with Nicole Stott
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.
Dr. Banu Cole | USA
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.
Dr. Dirk Raiser | Germany
Physicist and Razzor Tech founder Dr. Dirk Raiser discusses analog astronaut missions, spacesuit design, commercial astronaut training, family, and his path toward space.
Inside The Habitat: Habitat Marte with Dr. Julio Rezende
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.
Fertility on Mars with Dr. Shawna Pandya
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.
Dr. Anil Menon | USA
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.
Dr. Mason Robbins | USA
CEO of Star Helix and analog astronaut Mason Robbins discusses spacesuits, human factors engineering, analog missions, crew psychology, and humanity’s future on Mars.