NASA's Bold Mars Mission Under Threat From Budget Cuts

Resources

Organizations & Institutions

• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - Mentioned in the context of the US government's space program, its budget, and the importance of its scientific endeavors.
• Planetary Society - An organization that advocates for space exploration and science.
• European Space Agency (ESA) - Mentioned as a close ally with whom the US has joint space missions.
• China National Space Administration (CNSA) - Mentioned in the context of international competition in space exploration, specifically regarding Mars sample return missions.

Websites & Online Resources

• progressive.com - Mentioned for auto insurance quotes.
• rosettastone.com/startalk - Mentioned for a lifetime membership discount on Rosetta Stone language learning.
• alienware.com/deals - Mentioned for deals on Alienware gaming products.
• quince.com/startalk - Mentioned for discounts on cashmere sweaters and other apparel.
• saveonzepbound.com - Mentioned for savings options on Zepbound.
• planetary.org - Mentioned as a website where listeners can find information and participate in advocacy for NASA science.
• shopifyshopify.com/startalk - Mentioned for setting up an online store.

People Mentioned

• Bill Nye - Guest host of the episode, known for his work in science communication.
• Neil deGrasse Tyson - Host of StarTalk Radio, astrophysicist.
• Chuck Nice - Co-host of StarTalk Radio.
• Casey Dryer - Chief of Space Policy for the Planetary Society, host of the Space Policy Edition of Planetary Radio.
• Clement - Mentioned in relation to understanding other planets and Earth's uniqueness.
• Karen - Mentioned as a friend who started a business with Shopify.
• Ted Cruz - Senator mentioned in the context of advocating for the Space Launch System.
• George W. Bush - Former US President whose "return to the moon program" was referenced.
• Vannevar Bush - MIT president who wrote a report to FDR about science's importance after WWII.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt - US President during WWII, recipient of Vannevar Bush's report.
• Carl Sagan - Astronomer and science communicator, co-founder of The Planetary Society.
• Lou Friedman - Orbital mechanics expert and co-founder of The Planetary Society.
• Bruce Murray - Head of Jet Propulsion Laboratory during the Viking and Voyager missions, co-founder of The Planetary Society.
• Jack Corralli - Mentioned as a leader in The Planetary Society's advocacy efforts in Washington D.C.

Tools & Software

• Rosetta Stone - Language learning software.
• Shopify - E-commerce platform for building online stores.
• Zepbound - Prescription medication for weight loss.
• Alienware systems - Gaming computers and laptops.
• Tirzepatide - The active ingredient in Zepbound.
• GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines - A class of drugs mentioned in relation to Zepbound.

Organizations & Institutions

• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - Mentioned in the context of the US government's space program, its budget, and the importance of its scientific endeavors.
• Planetary Society - An organization that advocates for space exploration and science.
• European Space Agency (ESA) - Mentioned as a close ally with whom the US has joint space missions.
• China National Space Administration (CNSA) - Mentioned in the context of international competition in space exploration, specifically regarding Mars sample return missions.
• White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Mentioned as the office that sets the budget request for NASA.
• National Science Foundation (NSF) - Created in the 1950s, stemming from the recognition of science's value after WWII.
• European Space Agency (ESA) - Mentioned as a close ally with whom the US has joint space missions.
• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) - Mentioned as a country with space ambitions.

Websites & Online Resources

• progressive.com - Mentioned for auto insurance quotes.
• rosettastone.com/startalk - Mentioned for a lifetime membership discount on Rosetta Stone language learning.
• alienware.com/deals - Mentioned for deals on Alienware gaming products.
• quince.com/startalk - Mentioned for discounts on cashmere sweaters and other apparel.
• saveonzepbound.com - Mentioned for savings options on Zepbound.
• planetary.org - Mentioned as a website where listeners can find information and participate in advocacy for NASA science.
• shopifyshopify.com/startalk - Mentioned for setting up an online store.
• save nasa science - A campaign by the Planetary Society to advocate for NASA science funding.
• dashboards.planetary.org - A section of the Planetary Society website providing data on the impact of NASA in local districts.

Other Resources

• Space Launch System (SLS) - A heavy-lift launch vehicle mandated by Congress for NASA.
• Artemis program - NASA's program to return humans to the Moon.
• Mars Sample Return (MSR) - A proposed NASA mission to bring samples from Mars back to Earth.
• Perseverance rover - A NASA rover on Mars that studied a rock with potential biosignatures.
• Viking lander - A spacecraft that landed on Mars.
• Voyager spacecraft - Spacecraft that conducted a grand tour of the outer solar system.
• Orion capsule - A spacecraft designed to carry astronauts into space, part of the Artemis program.
• Starship - A SpaceX spacecraft that aims to make existing rockets obsolete.
• Golden Record - A phonograph record included with the Voyager spacecraft, containing sounds and images.
• Apollo program - NASA's human spaceflight program that landed the first humans on the Moon.
• Surveyor 3 - A NASA spacecraft that landed on the Moon, pieces of which were retrieved by Apollo astronauts.
• F1 racing - Mentioned as an example of seeking extreme conditions for technological advancement.
• Triathlons and marathons - Mentioned as examples of individuals pushing their limits.
• Tiktok - A social media platform.