Dive into NASA's groundbreaking MARVL project, which aims to transform space travel with robotic assembly of nuclear propulsion systems. Discover how this innovation could shorten Mars missions and redefine spacecraft design. Plus, explore the culinary challenges of cooking on Mars with John Wheeler, as he unveils the unique adaptations needed for life on the Red Planet. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of interplanetary exploration and human ingenuity.

Sources:

https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/nasa-radiator-nuclear-mars-ship

https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/weather/john-wheeler-cooking-meals-on-mars-will-be-different

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:35) NASA plans robotic assembly of nuclear propulsion system in space

(00:03:38) John Wheeler: Cooking meals on Mars will be 'different'