From Mission Control to Moon to Mars: NASA's Christopher Leslie on Human Spaceflight

From Mission Control to Moon to Mars: NASA's Christopher Leslie on Human Spaceflight

Former NASA Mission Control flight controller Christopher Leslie takes us behind the scenes of the International Space Station, the Artemis program, and the Moon to Mars mission. Hear how a radio intern became a NASA mission engineer, survived 9/11 and the Columbia disaster on console, trained the first Saudi female astronaut, and is now planning Artemis V. A must-listen for space enthusiasts and aspiring aerospace professionals.

Space Trek: The Summer Program Sending Kentucky Girls Into Aerospace

Two Space Trek leaders share how a two-week residential program teaches high school girls to build satellites, track data, and actually consider aerospace careers.

Janet Ivey of Janet’s Planet on Inspiring the Next Generation Through Space Education

Award-winning educator Janet Ivey joins Stars Launch Pod to discuss STEM education, space exploration, NASA’s Artemis missions, student innovation, and how Janet’s Planet inspires the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers.

Why Space Startups Need Marketing Early | Space Industry Growth & Branding

Discover why early-stage space companies can no longer afford to ignore marketing. In this insightful conversation, Vanessa Mahoney of Wanderstar Marketing shares how space startups can build credibility, attract investors, educate the market, and create lasting momentum through strategic messaging and consistent visibility. Learn the biggest marketing mistakes founders make — and how to avoid them in today’s rapidly growing commercial space industry.

Dr. Swati Mohan on Autonomous Spacecraft, Mars Missions & NASA Innovation

From Star Trek dreams to real missions to Mars, Dr. Swati Mohan joins STARS Launch Pod to share her journey from shy science fiction fan to leading aerospace engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She dives into the future of autonomous spacecraft, the evolving space industry, and the mindset needed to “dare mighty things.” An inspiring conversation on innovation, resilience, and igniting the next generation of STEM explorers.