We're traveling to Mars to live there. It represents an opportunity for humans to start anew while asking the hard questions about who we are and who we want to become. Mars Ascend: Humans to Mars and Beyond attempts to ask those questions and more.
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On this episode of Mars Ascend is 15 year old future astronaut Alyssa Carson. Alyssa knows what it takes to make dreams come true. She's already completed 7 international Space Camps and numerous astronaut Sally Ride Camps. She's witnessed three shuttle launches, attended Space Academy's, Robotics Academy and an Aviation Challenge. She travels to m…
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On this episode of Mars Ascend is Producer Richard Barton Lewis. Richard has been an A list Producer for many successful years spanning a career which has generated over 1.2 billion dollars in related revenue. His Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning works include 17 major motion pictures and numerous prime time television series. He curr…
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On this episode of Mars Ascend is Paul Levinson, co-creator with Michael Waltemathe of the new book ‘Touching the Face of the Cosmos-On the Intersection of Space Travel and Religion'. We discuss the book and the role religion and spirituality play in humans desire to explore space, including Mars.
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International Space Cooperation and the United States Department of State- Part 2
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On this Part 2 episode of Mars Ascend we continue our conversation with the Director of the Office of Space and Advanced Technology for the U.S. Department of State, Kenneth D. Hodgkins. We discuss the role Ken's office and the State Department play in formulating international space policy and promoting cooperation in space.…
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International Space Cooperation and the United States Department of State- Part 1
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On this Part 1 episode of Mars Ascend is the Director of the Office of Space and Advanced Technology for the U.S. Department of State, Kenneth D. Hodgkins. We discuss the role Ken's office and the State Department play in formulating international space policy and promoting cooperation in space.
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Who Owns Space? Humans to Mars and Space Law Part 2
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On this episode of Mars Ascend is Air and Space Law Instructor Andrea Harrington of the University of Mississippi School of Law. Andrea is also a lawyer and instructor at the International Space University and the Executive Editor of the Journal of Space Law. She is a doctoral candidate in the field of Air and Space Law. In this Part 2 of a 2 Part …
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Who Owns Space? Humans to Mars and Space Law Part 1
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On this episode of Mars Ascend is Air and Space Law Instructor Andrea Harrington of the University of Mississippi School of Law. We discuss the evolving field of space law and introduce some of it’s core principals including application to human missions to Mars. Andrea is also a lawyer and instructor at the International Space University and the E…
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Inside the Heart and Mind of an Explorer: Josh Richards of Mars One Part 2
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On this second installment of our interview with Josh Richards of Mars One we continue our conversation about what motivates Josh and why going to Mars is important. Josh is one of only 100 applicants selected from over 200,000 original applicants for a one way ticket to Mars.
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Inside the Heart and Mind of an Explorer: Josh Richards of Mars One Part 1
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On this episode of Mars Ascend is Josh Richards of Mars One. Josh is one of only 100 applicants selected from over 200,0000 initial applicants for a one way ticket to Mars. On this part one of a two part series we discuss what motivates Josh and why going to Mars is important. We also discuss current and future plans for Mars One.…
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Justin Wilkes and the National Geographic Channel 'Mars' Series
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On this episode of Mars Ascend is Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning producer and director Justin Wilkes. Justin is Executive Producer of the National Geographic Channel series Mars premiering Monday, November 14th on the National Geographic Channel. He's also President of Media and Entertainment for RadicalMedia which partnered with Im…
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Welcome to Mars: Educating Tomorrows Explorers
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On this episode of Mars Ascend we welcome Marianne Dyson, co-author with astronaut Buzz Aldrin of the recent book 'Welcome to Mars- Making a Home on the Red Planet.' We discuss the book as well as ideas for keeping our youth involved in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Marianne was one of NASA'S first Flight Controllers, she is a…
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Astrosociology: A Science for Traveling to and Living on Mars
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On this episode of MarsAscend is Professor Jim Pass, Chief Executive Officer of the Astrosociology Research Institute. We discuss the emerging field of Astrosociology and the importance it plays in determining the ultimate success of space exploration, specifically Mars.
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Mars Ascend Intro: Who and What is Mars Ascend?
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The genesis for Mars Ascend and some background about the author.
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