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“We Forgot the Stars” – Mike Simmons on Why Astronomy Still Matters

“We Forgot the Stars” – Mike Simmons on Why Astronomy Still Matters

Update: 2025-04-11
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This is episode of 125 the Gen Z Diplomat PodcastMike Simmons is the founder and former leader of Astronomers Without Borders.Connect with Mike: Website: https://astro4equity.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-simmons-astro/Timestamps: 0:00 Missed Opportunities5:35 Mike’s Story7:59 Risk15:37 60s Space Race12:46 Going to Space23:39 Mars27:11 Problems in Space30:30 Astronomy31:59 Connection39:25 : Developing Countries41:45 Unity47:55 Exoplanets50:08 Astronomy 4 Equity55:24 Pale Blue Dot57:54 Magic Wand1:03:20 Hope1:05:15 Find Mike-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/gzd.podBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/

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“We Forgot the Stars” – Mike Simmons on Why Astronomy Still Matters

“We Forgot the Stars” – Mike Simmons on Why Astronomy Still Matters

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