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Cosmic Radio

Elizabeth Garcia
NASA
Deep Space One
Voyager
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Astronomy
Comet Borelli
JPL (jet Propulsion Laboratory)
Mars
Ion Propulsion
Saturn
NASA Psyche Mission
Auroras
Perseid Meteor Shower
STEM Education
Mayan Mythology
Eclipse
Harvest Moon
Mercury
Plutonium-238
Heliosphere

Cosmic Radio with host Elizabeth Garcia, NASA Ambassador. A show devoted to Space and Star watching. There will be interviews and information about current space missions, observatory information and local resources about the night sky over Mendocino. Tune in on the first Wednesdays of the month at 3:30 PM here in KZYX and Z

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Join me as we learn more about the amazing radio antennas from the NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN). Last month we learned how the DSN communicates with mission spacecrafts. This month we learn about the research the antennas have been involved in and... more

Join me as we speak with Dr. Joseph Lazio, Project Scientist from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Deep Space Network. Dr. Lazio explains what the Deep Space Network (DSN) his job at the DSN and explain how the DSN antennas are used to track and commu... more

Join me as we learn what's up in the September 2025 night sky, delve into Samoan mythology then speak with Retired United States Airforce Sergeant Stanley Anderson.  Stan served in the US Air Force, 1959–1979, retiring as a Master Sergeant, Computer ... more

Join me on Cosmic Radio as we speak with NASA's Johnson Space microbiologist Dr. Sarah Castro Wallace.  Dr. Wallace evaluates the performance of the MinION DNA sequencer in-flight on the International Space Station (ISS). She and her team are in char... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Joseph Heitman
James B. Duke Distinguished Professor and Chair of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at Duke University.
Duke University
Episode: Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Joseph Heitman: Professor and Chair of Molecular Genetics and Professor in Medicine at Duke University and CIFAR's Co-Director for the Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities Research Program
Dr. David Hibbett
A professor of biology at Clark University with a focus on evolutionary mycology.
Clark University
Episode: Cosmic Interview with Dr. David Hibbett; Biology Professor at Clark University with an focus on Evolutionary Mycology
Dr. Silvano Colombano
Biophysical science researcher, physicist, and computer scientist
Retired NASA Scientist
Episode: Cosmic Radio: Interview with Dr. Silvano Colombano
Dr. Peter Schultz
Professor Emeritus at Brown University and researcher in planetary science
Brown University
Episode: Cosmic Radio with Dr. Peter Schultz Part II
Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton
Vice President of the Interplanetary Initiative and Principal Investigator of NASA's Psyche Mission.
NASA
Episode: Cosmic Radio Interview with Lindy Elkins-Tanton and The Psyche Mission
Stephanie Derammelaere
Executive Director of the Robert Ferguson Observatory
Robert Ferguson Observatory
Episode: Cosmic Radio interview Stephanie Derammelaere and David Cranford from the Robert Ferguson Observatory
David Cranford
Docent Astronomer at the Robert Ferguson Observatory
Robert Ferguson Observatory
Episode: Cosmic Radio interview Stephanie Derammelaere and David Cranford from the Robert Ferguson Observatory
Tony Alcocer
Retired firefighter and NASA consultant, Rocketeer Mentor with NASA Student Launch High-Powered Rocketry Program
NASA
Episode: Cosmic Radio interview with Tony Alcocer-Model Rocket mentor
Dr. Lynn R. Cominsky
Former Department Chair of the Physics and Astronomy Department at Sonoma State University and founder of EdEon STEM Learning.
Sonoma State University
Episode: Cosmic Radio interviews Dr. Lynn R. Cominsky from Sonoma State University and her EdEon STEM Learning Center

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Elizabeth Garcia
NASA Solar System Ambassador and host, engaging audiences with discussions on space explorations and current missions alongside cultural significance of topics like mycology.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Incredible

    Very intelligent, and might I add, attractive scientist. Great job!

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    Ozzybuddy
    United States2 months ago

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Cosmic Radio September 2024 - Dr. Marc Rayman
Q: Why are the missions to these distant objects so important to all of us?
These missions are important because they preserve clues from the formation of our solar system, provide strategies to protect Earth from impacts, and inspire us by nourishing our spirits with breath-taking adventures.
Cosmic Radio September 2024 - Dr. Marc Rayman
Q: As a teacher, I observe many students have a curiosity about space in the unknown. And I'd like to get comments from you about if a student wants to pursue a career in this field, what suggestions might you have for them?
You need to excel because there are a lot of other people who also want those jobs, but it’s important regardless of the skills you have to pursue what you’re passionate about.
Cosmic Radio interview with JPL's Todd Barber: Speaking about the NASA's Voyager Spacecraft Mission
Q: What led you to pursue a career in space exploration?
It was actually the Voyagers themselves that hooked me as a child after reading about them in National Geographic.
Cosmic Radio interview with JPL's Todd Barber: Speaking about the NASA's Voyager Spacecraft Mission
Q: Can you describe your roles and duties as an engineer on the Voyager flight team?
I'm the propulsion guy on Voyager. I also do some systems engineering and attitude control.
Cosmic Radio Interview with Richard Rieber-Robotics Systems Engineer from JPL
Q: Can you share about the EELS robot?
Richard describes EELS as a snake robot designed to explore Enceladus, navigating the icy surface and vent openings to study its subsurface ocean.

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Content focuses primarily on the intersection of astronomy, space exploration, and mycology, with topics ranging from celestial events to the significance of fungi in ecosystems and human health. Episodes feature interviews with experts, such as biologists and NASA scientists, exploring issues from the potential for extraterrestrial life to advancements in space missions like the Europa Clipper and Psyche. This podcast uniquely blends scientific inquiry with the cultural and ecological roles of fungi, offering listeners a diverse range of insights and discussions that merge the cosmos with earthly concerns.

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1. Dr. Joseph Heitman
2. Dr. David Hibbett
3. Dr. Silvano Colombano
4. Dr. Peter Schultz
5. Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton
6. Stephanie Derammelaere
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8. Tony Alcocer

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