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Flashline in the Arctic: Inside Mars on Earth with Crew 19What is it really like to live and work at one of the most remote Mars analog stations on Earth?In this episode of Red Planet Live, we go inside the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) on Devon Island in the Canadian High Arctic with Crew 19 members Trevor Jahn and Dr. Laura Thomas.The conversation explores the realities of isolation, field science, crew dynamics, and operating in an environment that can serve as an analog for future missions to Mars.Dr. Laura Thomas shares a striking reflection on isolation: rather than making her feel vulnerable, the remoteness of the Arctic environment created an unexpected sense of safety — a fascinating insight into the psychology of living far from the rest of the world.Crew 19 also carried Flag 81 of The Explorers Club, a historic flag with its own long record of exploration and expeditions, taking it with them to Haughton Crater during the mission.Located on Devon Island, Haughton Crater and the surrounding polar desert provide one of Earth's most Mars-like environments. FMARS gives researchers an opportunity to study not only technologies and field procedures, but also the human experience of operating as a small crew in an isolated and extreme environment.(FMARS) FlashlineFmars.marssociety.orgDr. Laura Thomaswww.sourcecoherence.comlinkedin.com/in/laura-thomas-space-psychology

James Burk & Dr. Brown of South Seattle College join Red Planet Live to discuss new partnership agreement to build a Moon-Mars analog station in the Seattle area at South Seattle College.Joydeep Harza, who leads a federal program at South Seattle College advancing technology, R&D, and prototyping capabilities, and Ferdinand Orbino, Workforce Instruction Dean, join Red Planet Live to discuss workforce development opportunities at the college. Together, they’ll explore how hands-on technical education, emerging technologies, industry partnerships, and the new analog station can help prepare students for careers in aerospace, robotics, engineering, and other high-tech fields.https://southseattle.edu/https://marstechnology.institute/

Dex Hunter-Torricke joined Red Planet Live to discuss SpaceX, Mars, AI, and how world-changing technology stories shape the future.Dex cautions our audience with the possibilities of AI on our future economy and the over-arching effects on humanity's quality of life. Dex is leading the charge on regulating AI for equitable outcomes for the entire world through his work with Center for Tomorrow.https://www.centerfortomorrow.com/https://dexhuntertorricke.com/

Red Planet Live returns with host Ashton Zeth for a pre-recorded episode featuring companies of the Mars Technology Institute (MTI). James Burk, Director and co-founder of MTI, introduces the three space startup companies; Unleashed Robotics, Dynamik Orbits, and Space DIRT. 1. Quinn Morley, CEO & Co-founder of Unleashed Robotics, https://www.unleashedrobotics.com2. Shaun Riddell, CEO of Space DIRThttps://spacedirt.ca3. Julien Villa-Massone, Dynamik Orbits https://www.dynamikorbits.comSpecial announcement from Nicole Willett, Director of Mars Society Education program for the 5th Annual Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition. https://education.marssociety.org/com...For questions, please contact [email protected] Societymarssociety.orgTo join or find out more information on the Mars Technology Institute (MTI), please visit:https://marstechnology.institute/

🚀 In this episode: Ashton Zeth sits down with Casey Dreier — Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society — joins us to dig into why the search for life should be the guiding star of U.S. space policy. Casey breaks down how advocacy actually works in Washington, how NASA’s science budget is hanging in the balance, and what space lovers can do right now to help protect the future of exploration.We cover:🌌 Search for life as policy: Why astrobiology and exploration aren’t just cool science — they are the most enduring driver of public and political support for NASA.⚖️ Politics & NASA leadership: What it means that Jared Isaacman may bring energy and big expectations to the NASA Administrator role, and the real dynamics of confirmation and bipartisan support.🧠 People pleasing and political strategy: How leaders navigate both sides of the aisle — including big personalities and unexpected allies.📉 NASA Science under threat: From proposals to cut nearly half of NASA’s science funding to grassroots advocacy, we talk real numbers and real stakes. The Planetary Society’s Save NASA Science campaign has mobilized hundreds of advocates and worked with dozens of partner organizations to bring space science defenders to Capitol Hill.Planetary Society : https://www.planetary.org/📣 Planetary Society advocacy tools:2025 Planetary Society Impact Report --➡️ 🔗 https://www.planetary.org/about/our-impact/2025-impact-report➡️ 🔗 Save NASA Science Action Hub — https://www.planetary.org/save-nasa-s...➡️ 🔗 NASA Science Spending Tracker (interactive map) — https://dashboards.planetary.org/nasa...➡️ 🔗 Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition — (check ThePlanetary.org for latest episodes & archives)➡️ 🔗 The Space Advocate Newsletter — sign up at https://www.planetary.org/space-advocate📆 DAY OF ACTION APRIL 19th-20th, 2026: In Washington, D.C., an annual advocacy event where space enthusiasts meet with Congress members to push for strong space science funding and exploration, with registration opening with early bird discounts and offering training and organized meetings with lawmakers. 🎙️ Don’t forget — subscribe to Casey’s Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition and sign up for the monthly policy newsletter to stay informed and get involved. Your voice matters in shaping America’s space future!👇 Hit like, comment your biggest takeaway, and subscribe for more space policy insights!