Driving on Mars with Dr. Rachel Kronyak and Melly Victor

Driving on Mars with Dr. Rachel Kronyak and Melly Victor

Author: Soundsington Media February 8, 2022 Duration: 26:13
This week we talk all things Mars Rover with Dr. Rachel Kronyak, Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Then we hear actual sounds from the surface of Mars AND get a visit from the Mars Perseverance Rover (Stoopkid Stories Melly Victor!), - all on this episode of REACH.   Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien  Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.  Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall  Edited by: Nate DuFort Music composed by: Jesse Case Logo by: Steven Lyons   Special thanks to Dr. Rachel Kronyak, Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. You can follow Dr. Kronyak on Twitter at @RachelKronyak.  Percy was voiced by Melissa “Melly” Victor, creator of Stoopkid Stories, a story podcast available wherever you listen. Follow Stoopkid Stories on Twitter, Instagram, or on the web at https://stoopkidstories.com. We’d also like to offer a special thanks to Kay Ferrari and Sarah Marcotte at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and to everyone at NASA Space Place.   Dr. Rachel Kronyak NASA Bio https://mars.nasa.gov/people/profile/?id=23225 Perseverance Rover https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/ Curiosity Rover https://mars.nasa.gov/msl/home All about Mars https://mars.nasa.gov/ Article: Kicking off the Sampling Sol Path at Citadelle https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mission/status/328/kicking-off-the-sampling-sol-path-at-citadelle/ The Sounds of Mars https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/participate/sounds/

Hosted by Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien, REACH A Space Podcast for Kids turns the curiosity of young minds into a journey across the cosmos. This bi-weekly series from Soundsington Media starts with real questions from children, using them as a launchpad to explore everything from our own solar system to distant galaxies. Each episode is crafted to be a shared family experience, blending lively conversations with engaging segments that make complex ideas accessible. Listeners will hear from genuine experts-scientists and educators from places like NASA and the Adler Planetarium-who explain the wonders of space with clarity and enthusiasm. The learning continues off the air with simple, fun at-home experiments that bring the discussion right into your living room. More than just an educational program, this podcast fosters a sense of wonder through its friendly tone and genuine excitement for discovery. It’s a place where imagination and science meet, proving that the universe isn't too far away when knowledge is within your reach. Tune in for an adventure that’s as entertaining as it is informative, designed to spark conversations and inspire the next generation of explorers.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 61

REACH A Space Podcast for Kids
Podcast Episodes
Exploring the Solar System! with Dr. James Green and Kay Cannon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:18
We are thrilled to launch the new season of REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids with Dr. James Green, formerly NASA’s Chief Scientist and now NASA Scientist and Senior Advisor and host of the Gravity Assist Podcast, who shar…
Season 3 Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17
The next season of REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is launching into your ears January 25th, 2022. Make sure you're subscribed wherever you get podcasts. Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly explo…
A Very Special Announcement from REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36
Mark your calendars:.. REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids will be broadcasting LIVE with the crew orbiting the Earth aboard the International Space Station! NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Mark Vande Hei will join hosts…
REACHing Out: What is the Big Bang? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:58
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from James and Eli in California who ask "What is the Big Bang?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sa…
To the Moon and Beyond! with Michael Staab and Lamorne Morris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:33
Humans first landed on the moon in 1969. As we prepare to return for the first time in almost fifty years, we have some questions about the technology that will get us there for returning special guest Michael Staab. The…
REACHing Out Earth Day Special: What is Climate Change? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:07
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we are celebrating Earth Day and what NASA is doing to study global climate change with some help from Dr. Dalia Kirschbaum, Chief of the…
Smart Whales! with Steve Iris, Alex Goldman, and Tawny Newsome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:41
What can satellites teach us about preserving life on Earth? What can whales teach us about climate change? On this episode of REACH we talk to Steve Iris at the Canadian Space Agency to find out more. Then we get some s…
REACHing Out: What Causes the Seasons? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:22
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Ella who asks "What causes the seasons?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with N…