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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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- 2 days ago1h 0m
Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA's Europa Clipper Systems Engineers David Doody and Isabelle Erickson
Wanna know the "Ins and Outs" of NASA's Flagship Mission Europa Clipper? Then Join me as we speak to Real Time Flight Systems Engineers David Doody and Isabelle Erickson. Their passion and dedication to this exceptional mission make you want to know everything about Europa Clipper, the Jovian System and the universe for that matter! I learned so much and I hope that you do too! https://www.timeanddate.com/-check times and dates for Solar and Lunar Eclipses in YOUR area!https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/meteors-meteorites/perseids/-NASA's fun facts about the Perseid Meteor Showerhttps://spinoff.nasa.gov/-Isabelle talks about this website. All the inventions NASA makes that have madeit to the mainstream!https://www.nasa.gov/-Everything you need to know about NASAhttps://science.nasa.gov/mission/europa-clipper/-NASA's Flagship Misssion to Juiter's moon Europahttps://science.nasa.gov/mission/europa-clipper/spacecraft-instruments-reason/-Europa Clipper's instruments on boardhttps://eyes.nasa.gov/apps/dsn-now/-Check out JPL speaking with the Europa Clipper spacecraft and the spacecraft ANSWERING!https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/family-portrait-of-jovian-system/- Jupiter Planet System and All of it's moons (there are many)https://science.nasa.gov/jupiter/-All about our largest planet Jupiter (thank you Jupiter!)Music:Sail-AWOLNATIONDrops of Jupiter-TrainRocketman-Elton John
- Jul 1, 202658 min
Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Wesley Chambers
Join me as we speak with Dr. Wesley Chambers, a Planetary Scientist, Physicist, and member of the PSI (Plume Surface Interaction) Team for NASA's Artemis Mission. Dr. Wesley Chambers works out of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center where he works as Deputy Principal Investigator for NASA's Plume-Surface Interaction Ground Test and Principal Investigator for Stereo Cameras for PSI Studies vehicle landing effects.Show Links:Lunar Surface Images: https://science.nasa.gov/resource/the-moons-surface/Aretemis 3 Crew Members: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-marches-toward-artemis-iii-mission-in-2027-names-crew-members/NASA Artemis Mission page: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/artemis/Artemis Mission Architecture: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-iii/https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/Songs:Sail-AWOLNATIONWalking on the moon-PolicePink Moon- Sea AI songs (original by Nick Drake)
- Jun 5, 202658 min
Cosmic Radio Interview with Beekeeper Carson Elmer
Join me on Cosmic Radio as we learn about Apis mellifera the honey bee and more! Carson Elmer, the most famous beekeeper in Mendocino County teaches us all about honey bees and the art and skill of beekeeping. So much to learn!Learn more about Carson Elmer: https://carsonandbees.com/The Honey Bee Health Coolilition Handbook: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/PolliNation Podcast-Thanks for the help!:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pollination-podcast/id1209328985Two Bees in a Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-bees-in-a-podcast/id1494010558Chalkbrood: https://beeaware.org.au/archive-pest/chalkbrood/#ad-image-0Different Apis species:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Apis_mellifera_subspeciesSail-AWOLNATIONSugar Sugar-The Archies
- May 1, 202658 min
Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA's Dr. Emily Matula
Join me as we speak with this amazing researcher! She works at the McMurdo Station on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica during the Spring and Summer. The day after she arrives she is at the "coms" helping Artemis 2 Astronauts and astronaut candidates get into the space suits all while she is conducting research on algae that she hopes she can use to produce oxygen, scrub CO2, and grow to eat on future Lunar and Martian habitats. I'm exhausted just thinking about that work week. But just listening to her speak about all her jobs with such passion and devotion will help you understand that this woman is perfect for al three jobs! Oh, and on her free time, she like working on engines and riding motorcycles. So cool!Check out the following links to learn more about Emily and all her scientific work. Emily Matula: https://www.colorado.edu/aerospace/emily-matulaNASA Emily Matula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7teT81234TINASA Scientific Balloons: https://www.nasa.gov/scientificballoons/McMurdo Station -Ross Ice Shelf-Antarctica: https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/ail/mcmurdo-stationNASA Spacesuits: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/spacesuits/The Old Farmers' Almanac: https://www.almanac.com/astronomyAlgae for life habitats: https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/algae-could-prove-mvp-for-future-space-missions/NASA Wallops Balloon Facility: https://www.nasa.gov/wallops/MUSIC:Sail- AWOLNATIONNo Quarter-Led Zepplin
- Apr 1, 202659 min
Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Ashley Korzun
The excitement builds!!! Join me as we learn HOW rockets land on the moon and all the prep-work NASA is doing as we prepare to launch the Artemis 2 program*****A MANED SPACE MISSION TO THE MOON!!*****"We are going to the moon, but we are not going alone.." says Dr. Ashley Korzun. She is right, after you listen to this interview you too will understand that the Artemis Mission is a world-wide mission. Dr. Korzun teaches us what PSI is and how we are ready to land on the moon!GO PSI TEAM!!!GO NASA!!!GO USA!!!GO ARTEMIS!!!NASA PSI Research- https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20230018215NASA Artemis 2 Mission- https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/Sail Song- AWAOLNATIONTuff Enuff song- The Fabulous ThunderbirdsFly me to the Moon song- Frank Sinatra
- Mar 6, 202659 min
Cosmic Radio Interview about Artificial Intelligence with David Johnson
We all hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Most of us use it in one way or another. Cosmic Radio speaks with Professor David Johnson from Mendocino Community College helps us to learn:What AI isHow to use it How to protect yourself against some bad players out there trying to get your information.There is so much to learn!!!In addition to that we will find out what's up in the March night sky and learn some ancient Greek mythology about Artificial Intelligence!!!!Sail:AWOLNATIONNASA AI:https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/amendment-37-new-opportunity-c-12-foundational-artificial-intelligence-for-the-moon-and-mars/NASA Artemis Program: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/NASA Artemis Update: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-adds-mission-to-artemis-lunar-program-updates-architecture/Daft Punk: TechnologicRadiohead: Paranoid Android
- Feb 6, 202658 min
Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton
Greeting Space Lovers and welcome back to Cosmic Radio. We have a great show this month. In the first part of the show we find out "What's up in the February night sky" and learn about the upcoming NASA Artemis II moon-launch and the return of The United States to the Moon. Then in the second part of the show we celebrate the return of Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the Principal Investigator of NASA's Psyche Mission: A Journey to a Metal World!Dr. Elkins-Tanton is going to update us on the mission during its "cruise-phase".Check-out the following links that Dr. Elkins-Tanton mentions during the show:JPL Psyche Mission: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/psyche/NASA Psyche Mission overview: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/mission-overview/ "Mission Ready-How to Build Teams That Perform Under Pressure" Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton Book-https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lindy-elkins-tanton/mission-ready/9781541706033/Tater's the Cat: https://youtu.be/k7B8lYjAOns?si=IGxjhTbJoAaJ6VOSWays to Participate-Capstone courses- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/ways-to-participate/Psyche Inspired- https://psyche.ssl.berkeley.edu/get-involved/psyche-inspired/ https://epics.engineering.asu.edu/2025/09/nasa-psyche-virtual-reality-inspired-art-and-artists-showcase/Psyche (Song) by Terry Glaze- https://youtu.be/Kj66J8fmmzU?si=tU_7Bx0ZtUXvPBNYSail (Song) AwolnationNASA Artemis Mission: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/
- Jan 2, 202659 min
Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA X-59 Test Pilot Nils Larson
Have you ever heard of NASA's new Quesst Mission? We have all the answers right here! Meet NASA Test Pilot Lils Larson, he is the first to fly NASA's X-59 experimental supersonic plane that is attempting to change the sonic boom out of a supersonic boom and change it to a "sonic thump"! NASA Quesst Mission: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/quesst/Nils Larson-Ret. USAF Lieutenant Colonel & NASA Test Pilot: https://www.nasa.gov/people/david-nils-larson/Supersonic Speed: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/supersonic-flight/Check out The Artemis Mission-Possibly launching in February 2026!!!-https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/Sail: AWOLNATIONHighway to the Danger Zone: Kenny Loggins
About Cosmic Radio
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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