Tracks Across the Solar System with Rob Manning and Ashley Comeau

Tracks Across the Solar System with Rob Manning and Ashley Comeau

Author: Soundsington Media February 22, 2022 Duration: 33:32
This week we are thrilled to have a longform sit-down with Rob Manning, Chief Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, before we get a visit from the dwarf planet Ceres  (the amazing Ashley Comeau!), - 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 Rob Manning, Chief Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. You can follow JPL on Instagram and Twitter at @NASAJPL. Ceres was voiced by the incomparable Ashley Comeau, Ashley is not only one of our favorite humans, but you can also catch her as the science teacher on Degrassi:Next Class and the evil Jamie Jam on Odd Squad and Odd Squad Mobile Unit. We’d also like to offer a special thanks to Kay Ferrari and Dolores Zawol at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and to everyone at NASA Space Place.   Rob Manning NASA Bio https://mars.nasa.gov/people/profile/?id=23225 NASA JPL Missions https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions Mars Rover Curiosity: An Inside Account from Curiosity’s Chief Engineer, by Rob Manning and William Simon https://www.amazon.ca/Mars-Rover-Curiosity-Curiositys-Engineer/dp/1588344037 All about Ceres https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/dwarf-planets/ceres/overview/

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
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REACHing Out: Why Does Saturn Have Rings? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:49
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Calling Deep Space! with Germaine Aziz and Rachel Dratch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
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REACHing Out: What is Gravity? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:51
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Duration: 31:10
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REACHing Out: How Can I Become an Astronomer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:34
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Landing on Mars! with Gregory Villar and Randy Havens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:58
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REACHing Out: What is a Light-Year? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:54
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Duration: 27:04
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REACHing Out: Is Time Travel Possible? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:12
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Hunter and Greta in Minnesota who ask "Is Time Travel Possible?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written b…