Cities in Space Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/cities-in-space Join us on the Cities in Space podcast as we talk with rocket scientists, space entrepreneurs, filmmakers, space ecologists, and more. Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Mathematics! © 2025 Holly Melear and Chris Larson 6efdcc74-37c8-55bd-8c05-48ef46707f7e no Cities in Space Trailer en Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:07:33 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:24:05 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/1wAKT2DHKyrTs1OEbmlqI6Hfrq6awM3birqcOinxuFk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4NzY3LzE3MDU0/NDM0OTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Cities in Space episodic Holly Melear and Chris Larson Join us on the Cities in Space podcast as we talk with rocket scientists, space entrepreneurs, filmmakers, space ecologists, and more. Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Mathematics! Join us on the Cities in Space podcast as we talk with rocket scientists, space entrepreneurs, filmmakers, space ecologists, and more. science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics Holly Melear and Chris Larson No No Episode 11: Crossing Barriers with Astronaut Hoot Gibson 3 3 11 11 Episode 11: Crossing Barriers with Astronaut Hoot Gibson full 48f9d9b5-7e1a-4779-8a09-4abbccd56a58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7cb556e Join us with astronaut and author  Hoot Gibson on this Special Edition podcast. Here, we take an amazing ride as we fly in Top Gun, command space shuttles, and break records for speed! You won't want to miss this one as we hear about so many “firsts” astronaut Gibson makes throughout his multi-decade career.


You can find his children's book, First Flight  and his biography Space Ace here!

https://www.bookpresspublishing.com/authors/robert-hoot-gibson

Special thanks to the National Space Society, BookPress and CEC Global Events.

]]> Join us with astronaut and author  Hoot Gibson on this Special Edition podcast. Here, we take an amazing ride as we fly in Top Gun, command space shuttles, and break records for speed! You won't want to miss this one as we hear about so many “firsts” astronaut Gibson makes throughout his multi-decade career.


You can find his children's book, First Flight  and his biography Space Ace here!

https://www.bookpresspublishing.com/authors/robert-hoot-gibson

Special thanks to the National Space Society, BookPress and CEC Global Events.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:07:27 -0500 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 2450 Join us with astronaut and author  Hoot Gibson on this Special Edition podcast. Here, we take an amazing ride as we fly in Top Gun, command space shuttles, and break records for speed! You won't want to miss this one as we hear about so many “firsts” astronaut Gibson makes throughout his multi-decade career.


You can find his children's book, First Flight  and his biography Space Ace here!

https://www.bookpresspublishing.com/authors/robert-hoot-gibson

Special thanks to the National Space Society, BookPress and CEC Global Events.

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 10: An Unlikely Astronaut - Susan Kilrain 3 3 10 10 Episode 10: An Unlikely Astronaut - Susan Kilrain full 5fe42f3f-33ee-4d6b-821e-52a04d452528 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a72d4f9 Join us as astronaut and author Susan Kilrain tells us about her amazing journey becoming an astronaut! On this Special Edition podcast, she discusses her story of moving from Navy Test Pilot to becoming the second woman, and youngest person, to pilot the space shuttle, logging over 470 hours in space!

You can find her inspiring book for all ages, An Unlikely Astronaut HERE! 

And..keep a look out for her next book, Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit!

https://www.bookpresspublishing.com/authors/susan-kilrain

Special thanks to the National Space Society, BookPress and CEC Global Events.

]]> Join us as astronaut and author Susan Kilrain tells us about her amazing journey becoming an astronaut! On this Special Edition podcast, she discusses her story of moving from Navy Test Pilot to becoming the second woman, and youngest person, to pilot the space shuttle, logging over 470 hours in space!

You can find her inspiring book for all ages, An Unlikely Astronaut HERE! 

And..keep a look out for her next book, Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit!

https://www.bookpresspublishing.com/authors/susan-kilrain

Special thanks to the National Space Society, BookPress and CEC Global Events.

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:58:23 -0500 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 1591 Join us as astronaut and author Susan Kilrain tells us about her amazing journey becoming an astronaut! On this Special Edition podcast, she discusses her story of moving from Navy Test Pilot to becoming the second woman, and youngest person, to pilot the space shuttle, logging over 470 hours in space!

You can find her inspiring book for all ages, An Unlikely Astronaut HERE! 

And..keep a look out for her next book, Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit!

https://www.bookpresspublishing.com/authors/susan-kilrain

Special thanks to the National Space Society, BookPress and CEC Global Events.

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 9: Polaris Dawn Touchdown with Astronauts Sarah Gillis & Anna Menon 2 2 9 9 Episode 9: Polaris Dawn Touchdown with Astronauts Sarah Gillis & Anna Menon full de44680e-857b-4453-96fb-ce7244294604 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b4400b1 Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon share their incredible journey on the Polaris Dawn Mission! Listen in as they answer questions about testing space suits, medical experiments the Polaris Dawn team conducted, their first-ever commercial space walk 1,400KM above the Earth, whether it's easier to enter or exit our Earth's atmosphere, and what it was like to communicate in real-time with friends and family. You won't want to miss this heartwarming and informative episode!

]]> Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon share their incredible journey on the Polaris Dawn Mission! Listen in as they answer questions about testing space suits, medical experiments the Polaris Dawn team conducted, their first-ever commercial space walk 1,400KM above the Earth, whether it's easier to enter or exit our Earth's atmosphere, and what it was like to communicate in real-time with friends and family. You won't want to miss this heartwarming and informative episode!

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:09:55 -0600 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 1984 Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon share their incredible journey on the Polaris Dawn Mission! Listen in as they answer questions about testing space suits, medical experiments the Polaris Dawn team conducted, their first-ever commercial space walk 1,400KM above the Earth, whether it's easier to enter or exit our Earth's atmosphere, and what it was like to communicate in real-time with friends and family. You won't want to miss this heartwarming and informative episode!

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 8: Space law, policy, and preservation with Michelle Hanlon 2 2 8 8 Episode 8: Space law, policy, and preservation with Michelle Hanlon full 0dad6986-dd06-4836-a64d-7c7c4aab5ef7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08aac3aa Co-founder, President & CEO of For All Moonkind & Executive Director of the Center for Air & Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law, Michelle Hanlon, discusses the fast-growing field of space law, protecting heritage sites, and the complexities of humanity's race to the Moon in this golden age of space.

]]> Co-founder, President & CEO of For All Moonkind & Executive Director of the Center for Air & Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law, Michelle Hanlon, discusses the fast-growing field of space law, protecting heritage sites, and the complexities of humanity's race to the Moon in this golden age of space.

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:38:51 -0600 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 2216 Co-founder, President & CEO of For All Moonkind & Executive Director of the Center for Air & Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law, Michelle Hanlon, discusses the fast-growing field of space law, protecting heritage sites, and the complexities of humanity's race to the Moon in this golden age of space.

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 7: The Democratization of Space with Dr. Phil Metzger Ph.D. 2 2 7 7 Episode 7: The Democratization of Space with Dr. Phil Metzger Ph.D. full b899d862-50a9-4458-997b-fb69db5fcda6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c47f7a2b Dr. Metzger discusses newly developing fields that combine Planetary and Space Science with engineering and economics and how YOU can plan your trajectory into the space industry.

]]> Dr. Metzger discusses newly developing fields that combine Planetary and Space Science with engineering and economics and how YOU can plan your trajectory into the space industry.

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:44:02 -0500 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 2065 Dr. Metzger discusses newly developing fields that combine Planetary and Space Science with engineering and economics and how YOU can plan your trajectory into the space industry.

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 6: Space Medicine with guest Dr. Shawna Pandya 2 2 6 6 Episode 6: Space Medicine with guest Dr. Shawna Pandya full 21518934-a396-4ed0-8429-e667f33c07cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b116343 Scientist, Astronaut, Aquanaut, Martial Artist, and Space Medicine and Extreme expert Dr. Pandya discusses her upcoming suborbital launch with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and Virgin Galactic and how her research will benefit science and space medicine. We'll delve into her training and what specific life lessons she thinks are essential for growth.

]]> Scientist, Astronaut, Aquanaut, Martial Artist, and Space Medicine and Extreme expert Dr. Pandya discusses her upcoming suborbital launch with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and Virgin Galactic and how her research will benefit science and space medicine. We'll delve into her training and what specific life lessons she thinks are essential for growth.

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:10:56 -0500 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 1974 Scientist, Astronaut, Aquanaut, Martial Artist, and Space Medicine and Extreme expert Dr. Pandya discusses her upcoming suborbital launch with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and Virgin Galactic and how her research will benefit science and space medicine. We'll delve into her training and what specific life lessons she thinks are essential for growth.

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 5: What Makes A Crew? Interview With Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon 1 1 5 5 Episode 5: What Makes A Crew? Interview With Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon full fd776f7f-52c1-4ea9-a3d0-c3106329e117 https://share.transistor.fm/s/084c9af8 Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon of the Polaris Dawn Mission discuss their upcoming five day mission into our Earth’s outermost orbit. While in space, they and the rest of their four person crew will be doing the first commercial space walk, testing Starlink laser-based communications, and doing 40 research experiments for colleges and research centers across the US!

]]> Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon of the Polaris Dawn Mission discuss their upcoming five day mission into our Earth’s outermost orbit. While in space, they and the rest of their four person crew will be doing the first commercial space walk, testing Starlink laser-based communications, and doing 40 research experiments for colleges and research centers across the US!

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 12:43:41 -0500 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 2417 Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon of the Polaris Dawn Mission discuss their upcoming five day mission into our Earth’s outermost orbit. While in space, they and the rest of their four person crew will be doing the first commercial space walk, testing Starlink laser-based communications, and doing 40 research experiments for colleges and research centers across the US!

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 4: Building Off-World with Melodie Yashar 1 1 4 4 Episode 4: Building Off-World with Melodie Yashar full 5a336253-50c5-49b3-ab03-edca153b29c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25929f8f Space architect, technologist, and researcher, Melodie Yashar, is the VP of Building Design & Performance at ICON Build. On this episode we discuss ICON's work on Project Olympus and their collaborative efforts with NASA's Artemis Initiative which includes exploration and building on the moon.

]]> Space architect, technologist, and researcher, Melodie Yashar, is the VP of Building Design & Performance at ICON Build. On this episode we discuss ICON's work on Project Olympus and their collaborative efforts with NASA's Artemis Initiative which includes exploration and building on the moon.

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:58:37 -0500 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 2004 Space architect, technologist, and researcher, Melodie Yashar, is the VP of Building Design & Performance at ICON Build. On this episode we discuss ICON's work on Project Olympus and their collaborative efforts with NASA's Artemis Initiative which includes exploration and building on the moon.

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 3: Humans to Mars: The Next Frontier with guest Dr. Pascal Lee 1 1 3 3 Episode 3: Humans to Mars: The Next Frontier with guest Dr. Pascal Lee full f5600d8d-a5cc-4c5c-9b07-fdec4b19ec30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/164cd01c Planetary Scientist and leading Mars expert Dr. Pascal Lee discusses his expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica, his analog studies of Mars and Earth, and the challenges we will face in exploring Mars and beyond.

]]> Planetary Scientist and leading Mars expert Dr. Pascal Lee discusses his expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica, his analog studies of Mars and Earth, and the challenges we will face in exploring Mars and beyond.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:34:28 -0500 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 2575 Planetary Scientist and leading Mars expert Dr. Pascal Lee discusses his expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica, his analog studies of Mars and Earth, and the challenges we will face in exploring Mars and beyond.

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 2: Let’s discuss the A in STE(A)M - and why everyone is needed in Space 1 1 2 2 Episode 2: Let’s discuss the A in STE(A)M - and why everyone is needed in Space full 8b97d71f-d7ea-44ae-9ce1-62406da5a063 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c9cee98 Director of Education at Explore Mars & Founder of the renowned television series Janet's Planet, Janet Ivey, will focus on the intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, and the ARTS, highlighting how each child’s passion can be supported in building the pipeline to space!

]]> Director of Education at Explore Mars & Founder of the renowned television series Janet's Planet, Janet Ivey, will focus on the intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, and the ARTS, highlighting how each child’s passion can be supported in building the pipeline to space!

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:47:30 -0600 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 2098 Director of Education at Explore Mars & Founder of the renowned television series Janet's Planet, Janet Ivey, will focus on the intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, and the ARTS, highlighting how each child’s passion can be supported in building the pipeline to space!

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Episode 1: Rocket Science with Dr. Leon Vanstone: How do we get there? 1 1 1 1 Episode 1: Rocket Science with Dr. Leon Vanstone: How do we get there? full 19400b0f-e0ad-4b72-bfa6-698209a533f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cace6e8b Rocket scientist, space entrepreneur and storyteller, Dr. Vanstone joins us to tell his story and offer his insight on where we will be going next in this golden age of space exploration.

]]> Rocket scientist, space entrepreneur and storyteller, Dr. Vanstone joins us to tell his story and offer his insight on where we will be going next in this golden age of space exploration.

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:26:51 -0600 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 2247 Rocket scientist, space entrepreneur and storyteller, Dr. Vanstone joins us to tell his story and offer his insight on where we will be going next in this golden age of space exploration.

]]> science, technology, math, art, engineering, space, astronomy, physics No Cities in Space Trailer 1 1 1 1 Cities in Space Trailer trailer b3156d79-5011-4516-a8e8-3f13b6529c85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/276fa596 Let's talk about space.
Where do YOU want to go?

We are in a Golden Age of space
Where settlement and exploration is moving at a stellar pace.

Join us on the Cities in Space podcast as we talk with rocket scientists, space entrepreneurs, film makers, space ecologists and more. Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Mathematics! 

STEAM means you, and your place, wherever you choose to go.

I'm Holly Melear. Join me and my co-hosts Amos Behana and Chris Larson as we take you on a journey through this wild world of space with these cosmic experts.

Here, you can discover your future in space.

And you can always find US here at www.steam-space.org.

]]> Let's talk about space.
Where do YOU want to go?

We are in a Golden Age of space
Where settlement and exploration is moving at a stellar pace.

Join us on the Cities in Space podcast as we talk with rocket scientists, space entrepreneurs, film makers, space ecologists and more. Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Mathematics! 

STEAM means you, and your place, wherever you choose to go.

I'm Holly Melear. Join me and my co-hosts Amos Behana and Chris Larson as we take you on a journey through this wild world of space with these cosmic experts.

Here, you can discover your future in space.

And you can always find US here at www.steam-space.org.

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:05:23 -0600 Holly Melear and Chris Larson Holly Melear and Chris Larson 96 Let's talk about space.
Where do YOU want to go?

We are in a Golden Age of space
Where settlement and exploration is moving at a stellar pace.

Join us on the Cities in Space podcast as we talk with rocket scientists, space entrepreneurs, film makers, space ecologists and more. Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Mathematics! 

STEAM means you, and your place, wherever you choose to go.

I'm Holly Melear. Join me and my co-hosts Amos Behana and Chris Larson as we take you on a journey through this wild world of space with these cosmic experts.

Here, you can discover your future in space.

And you can always find US here at www.steam-space.org.

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