Thomas Zurbuchen is currently Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA, where he seeks answers to big questions about the universe and our place in it. Previously, he was a professor of space science and aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan and a founding director of its Center for Entrepreneurship. In this episode, ... Show More
Aug 4
The Mindset Behind Building a Great Little Business | Brad Jacobs
This summer, I’m revisiting one of my favorite episodes. If you haven’t heard it, now is the time. If you have, it’s a classic and worth listening to again. Brad Jacobs has built eight billion-dollar companies, completed more than 500 acquisitions, and created extraordinary retur ... Show More
1h 40m
Nov 2023
NASA’s Former Head of Science on What It Takes to Manage Complex, High-Risk Projects
As the head of science at NASA, Thomas Zurbuchen managed an $8.6 billion dollar budget. A typical Monday, for him, might have involved hitting an asteroid with a space craft or trying to launch a rocket. Zurbuchen left that role in 2022, but he’s still the longest continually ser ... Show More
31m 9s
Sep 2024
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Are We Alone On Earth? The Truth About Aliens, UFOs, and Life on Mars | EP #118
In this episode, Neil and Peter discuss recent AI, Space, and UFO news, including the stranded astronauts, the Bezos vs. Musk space race, when humans will move to Mars, and more.
Recorded on Sept 3rd, 2024
Views are my own thoughts, not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.
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1h 43m
Dec 2024
Journey to the Stars with Bill Nye
<p>Could life hitchhike across planets? What color is the sky on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye, the current CEO of The Planetary Society, team up to discuss the science and advocacy that goes into space exploration, unraveling the threads of discovery that define humanit ... Show More
44m 41s
Jan 2023
Cosmic Queries – The Future of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab with Laurie Leshin
<p>Could there be life under the icy surface of Europa? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice explore interplanetary missions, asteroid mining, and other exciting launches with the Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Laurie Leshin.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can list ... Show More
49m 52s
Feb 2024
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 124: The Game-Changing Potential of In-Space Manufacturing
Dive deep into the world of in-space manufacturing (ISM) with our guest, Zach Courtright, the In-Space Manufacturing Portfolio Manager at NASA. Zach shares his perspectives on cutting-edge advancements and collaborations in the field and the potential of the technology for game-c ... Show More
24m 46s
Dec 2023
Big Ideas Edition: Space exploration and the Middle East
Over the course of 2023, Sulaiman Hakemy, opinion editor at The National, had the chance to sit down with three international thought leaders, representing the fields of media and business strategy, public opinion and space science. In this episode of the Big Ideas Edition, Sulai ... Show More
21m 34s
Apr 2023
Cosmic Queries – Building Space Civilizations with Ariel Ekblaw
<p>When will we create a livable habitat in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore the possibilities of tessellated space structures, artificial gravity, and other challenges with Founder of MIT Space Exploration Initiative, Ariel Ekblaw.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patron ... Show More
50m 23s