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.

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.

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.

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.

From childhood dreams to sending astronauts to space—Tejpaul Bhatia reveals why the space economy is about to explode and how you can be part of it. The future of space isn’t just rockets—it’s infrastructure, investment, and innovation.

Discover how SCIVIS at Space Camp is transforming the lives of blind and visually impaired students through hands-on STEM experiences, global connections, and confidence-building opportunities. This inspiring program proves that space exploration is truly for everyone.

Explore the cutting edge of space science as planetary scientist Thomas O’Sullivan reveals how icy moons like Europa and Enceladus could harbor life beneath their frozen surfaces. From NASA’s groundbreaking discoveries to the future of AI-driven space missions, this conversation dives into humanity’s quest to answer one of the biggest questions of all: are we alone in the universe?

Discover how the rapidly growing space economy is creating global opportunities beyond engineering—from business and entrepreneurship to innovation and leadership. Insights from Space Economy Institute founder Antonio Ragusa.

We’re on the brink of a new space age. Discover what’s next for the Moon, Mars, and beyond—plus the surprising fusion of science and rock music—with astronomy legend Dave Eicher.

Discover how space architecture is transforming the future of space travel. In this episode, Adam Oswald shares how human-centered design is shifting missions from survival to thriving—on Earth and beyond.