Cosmic Radio

Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA's Dr. Emily Matula

Join me as we speak with this amazing researcher!   She works at the McMurdo Station on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica during the Spring and Summer. The day after she arrives she is at the "coms" helping Artemis 2 Astronauts and astronaut candidates get into the space suits all while she is conducting research on algae that she hopes she can use to produce oxygen, scrub CO2, and grow to eat on future Lunar and Martian habitats. I'm exhausted just thinking about that work week.  But just listening to her speak about all her jobs with such passion and devotion will help you understand that this woman is perfect for al three jobs!   Oh, and on her free time, she like working on engines and riding motorcycles.  So cool! Check out the following links to learn more about Emily and all her scientific work. Emily Matula: https://www.colorado.edu/aerospace/emily-matula [https://www.colorado.edu/aerospace/emily-matula] NASA Emily Matula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7teT81234TI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7teT81234TI] NASA Scientific Balloons: https://www.nasa.gov/scientificballoons/ [https://www.nasa.gov/scientificballoons/] McMurdo Station -Ross Ice Shelf-Antarctica: https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/ail/mcmurdo-station [https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/ail/mcmurdo-station] NASA Spacesuits: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/spacesuits/ [https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/spacesuits/] The Old Farmers' Almanac: https://www.almanac.com/astronomy [https://www.almanac.com/astronomy] Algae for life habitats: https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/algae-could-prove-mvp-for-future-space-missions/ [https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/algae-could-prove-mvp-for-future-space-missions/] NASA Wallops Balloon Facility: https://www.nasa.gov/wallops/ [https://www.nasa.gov/wallops/] MUSIC: Sail- AWOLNATION No Quarter-Led Zepplin

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Ashley Korzun

The excitement builds!!!  Join me as we learn HOW rockets land on the moon and all the prep-work NASA is doing as we prepare to launch the Artemis 2 program *****A MANED SPACE MISSION TO THE MOON!!***** "We are going to the moon, but we are not going alone.." says Dr. Ashley Korzun.  She is right, after you listen to this interview you too will understand that the Artemis Mission is a world-wide mission.  Dr. Korzun teaches us what PSI is and how we are ready to land on the moon! GO PSI TEAM!!! GO NASA!!! GO USA!!! GO ARTEMIS!!! NASA PSI Research- https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20230018215 NASA Artemis 2 Mission-  https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/ Sail Song- AWAOLNATION Tuff Enuff song- The Fabulous Thunderbirds Fly me to the Moon song- Frank Sinatra

Cosmic Radio Interview about Artificial Intelligence with David Johnson

We all hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Most of us use it in one way or another.  Cosmic Radio speaks with Professor David Johnson from Mendocino Community College helps us to learn: What AI is How to use it How to protect yourself against some bad players out there trying to get your information. There is so much to learn!!! In addition to that we will find out what's up in the March night sky and learn some ancient Greek mythology about Artificial Intelligence!!!! Sail:AWOLNATION NASA AI:https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/amendment-37-new-opportunity-c-12-foundational-artificial-intelligence-for-the-moon-and-mars/ NASA Artemis Program: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/ NASA Artemis Update: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-adds-mission-to-artemis-lunar-program-updates-architecture/ Daft Punk: Technologic Radiohead: Paranoid Android

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton

Greeting Space Lovers and welcome back to Cosmic Radio. We have a great show this month.  In the first part of the show we find out "What's up in the February night sky" and learn about the upcoming NASA Artemis II  moon-launch and the return of The United States to the Moon. Then in the second part of the show we celebrate the return of  Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the Principal Investigator of NASA's Psyche Mission: A Journey to a Metal World! Dr. Elkins-Tanton is going to update us on the mission during its "cruise-phase". Check-out the following links that Dr. Elkins-Tanton mentions during the show: JPL Psyche Mission:  https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/psyche/ [%20https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/psyche/] NASA Psyche Mission overview:  https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/mission-overview/ [https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/mission-overview/] "Mission Ready-How to Build Teams That Perform Under Pressure" Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton Book-https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lindy-elkins-tanton/mission-ready/9781541706033/ [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lindy-elkins-tanton/mission-ready/9781541706033/] Tater's the Cat:  https://youtu.be/k7B8lYjAOns?si=IGxjhTbJoAaJ6VOS [https://youtu.be/k7B8lYjAOns?si=IGxjhTbJoAaJ6VOS] Ways to Participate-Capstone courses-  https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/ways-to-participate/ [https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/ways-to-participate/] Psyche Inspired-  https://psyche.ssl.berkeley.edu/get-involved/psyche-inspired/ [https://psyche.ssl.berkeley.edu/get-involved/psyche-inspired/]                               https://epics.engineering.asu.edu/2025/09/nasa-psyche-virtual-reality-inspired-art-and-artists-showcase/ [%20https://epics.engineering.asu.edu/2025/09/nasa-psyche-virtual-reality-inspired-art-and-artists-showcase/] Psyche (Song) by Terry Glaze-  https://youtu.be/Kj66J8fmmzU?si=tU_7Bx0ZtUXvPBNY [https://youtu.be/Kj66J8fmmzU?si=tU_7Bx0ZtUXvPBNY] Sail (Song) Awolnation NASA Artemis Mission:  https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/ [https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/]

Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA X-59 Test Pilot Nils Larson

Have you ever heard of NASA's new Quesst Mission? We have all the answers right here!  Meet NASA Test Pilot Lils Larson, he is the first to fly NASA's X-59 experimental supersonic plane that is attempting to change the sonic boom out of a supersonic boom and change it to a "sonic thump"!  NASA Quesst Mission:  https://www.nasa.gov/mission/quesst/ Nils Larson-Ret. USAF Lieutenant Colonel & NASA Test Pilot: https://www.nasa.gov/people/david-nils-larson/ Supersonic Speed: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/supersonic-flight/ Check out The Artemis Mission-Possibly launching in February 2026!!!-https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/ Sail: AWOLNATION Highway to the Danger Zone: Kenny Loggins