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Post #3: Opening announcement for September 2, 2025
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MARS SOCIETY ANNOUNCEMENT
Shaping the Future of Space Policy – Dr. Bhavya Lal Joins Red Planet Live
The Mars Society is pleased to announce that Dr. Bhavya Lal, professor of Space Policy at the RAND School of Public Policy and former NASA Associate Administrator for Technology, Policy, and Strategy, will be the featured guest on our next Red Planet Live podcast. The program will take place on Tuesday, September 2nd at 5:00 pm PT and will be hosted by Ashton Zeth.
Dr. Lal has had a remarkable career in space leadership and policy, having served as the highest-ranking administration representative at NASA during the first 100 days of the Biden Administration. She was the first woman in NASA’s history to be named Acting Chief Technologist and played a central role in advancing the Artemis Moon-to-Mars program. Her expertise spans a wide range of issues, from planetary defense and space sustainability to artificial intelligence, ethics, and space nuclear power.
The 60-minute RPL broadcast will offer listeners a unique opportunity to hear Dr. Lal’s insights on the future of human space exploration and the policies shaping it. In order to submit questions during the live event, please sign up here.
Red Planet Live is a semi-monthly live podcast from The Mars Society – Ashton Zeth interviews the people instrumental in exploring and settling Mars. The show will focus on a wide variety of topics, including Mars and space exploration, STEM education, technology, women in science, astrobiology, the aerospace industry, and much more, with exciting and open discussions involving experts in these respective fields.
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MARS SOCIETY ANNOUNCEMENT
Exploring New Worlds: Dr. Sara Seager on Red Planet Live (Nov. 4)
We’re pleased to welcome MIT’s Dr. Sara Seager to Red Planet Live, our 60-minute podcast hosted by Ashton Zeth, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET — one hour earlier than usual.
A pioneering exoplanet scientist, Dr. Seager is the Class of 1941 Professor of Planetary Science, Physics, and Aeronautics & Astronautics at MIT. Her groundbreaking research helped establish the field of exoplanet atmospheres, advancing our understanding of distant worlds beyond our solar system.
Dr. Seager leads and advises multiple space missions, including serving as Deputy Science Director for NASA’s TESS mission, Principal Investigator for the ASTERIA CubeSat, and a key contributor to the Starshade Rendezvous mission concept. She’s also a MacArthur Fellow and a member of the National Academy of Sciences, recognized globally for her pioneering contributions to planetary science and astrobiology.
Join us as we explore the search for exoplanets and signs of life in the universe — and what’s next for this rapidly advancing field.
Register now to reserve your spot and submit questions for the live Q&A!
Red Planet Live is the Mars Society’s semi-monthly podcast, featuring conversations with leading experts on Mars and space exploration, STEM education, advanced technology, women in science, and more. Join us and be part of the conversation!
The Mars Society
1100 Johnson Road, Suite 18257
Golden, CO 80402 U.S.A.
www.marssociety.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheMarsSociety
@TheMarsSocietyCopyright (c) 2025 The Mars Society
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Reminder of November 4th podcast:
MARS SOCIETY ANNOUNCEMENT
Exploring New Worlds: Dr. Sara Seager on Red Planet Live (Nov. 4)
We’re pleased to welcome MIT’s Dr. Sara Seager to Red Planet Live, our 60-minute podcast hosted by Ashton Zeth, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET — one hour earlier than usual.
A pioneering exoplanet scientist, Dr. Seager is the Class of 1941 Professor of Planetary Science, Physics, and Aeronautics & Astronautics at MIT. Her groundbreaking research helped establish the field of exoplanet atmospheres, advancing our understanding of distant worlds beyond our solar system.
Dr. Seager leads and advises multiple space missions, including serving as Deputy Science Director for NASA’s TESS mission, Principal Investigator for the ASTERIA CubeSat, and a key contributor to the Starshade Rendezvous mission concept. She’s also a MacArthur Fellow and a member of the National Academy of Sciences, recognized globally for her pioneering contributions to planetary science and astrobiology.
Join us as we explore the search for exoplanets and signs of life in the universe — and what’s next for this rapidly advancing field.
Register now to reserve your spot and submit questions for the live Q&A!
Red Planet Live is the Mars Society’s semi-monthly podcast, featuring conversations with leading experts on Mars and space exploration, STEM education, advanced technology, women in science, and more. Join us and be part of the conversation!
The Mars Society
1100 Johnson Road, Suite 18257
Golden, CO 80402 U.S.A.
www.marssociety.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheMarsSociety
@TheMarsSocietyCopyright (c) 2025 The Mars Society
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