Art Astra Podcast

01 Lunar Dust Mitigation Barbie / It's (Probably) Shark Week Somewhere in The Universe


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Join Emily Olsen and Alexa Erdogan as they discuss creative applications of space science. Alexa explains how scientists at Washington State University (WSU) used Barbie dolls in an important experiment to help solve problems humans will face on the Moon. Emily shares how an algorithm developed for the Hubble Space Telescope became key in tracking whale sharks. Emily and Alexa also discuss NASA's recently launched PACE mission.

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Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

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Art Astra PodcastBy Emily Olsen & Alexa Erdogan