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 thre

The movie 'The Space Between Us'

Jan 31st, 2017 26m 34s

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 Em

Space Travel and Religion

Jan 16th, 2017 28m 3s

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

International Space Cooperation and the United States Department of State- Part 2

Jan 2nd, 2017 27m 41s

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

International Space Cooperation and the United States Department of State- Part 1

Dec 26th, 2016 28m 40s

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 internatio

Who Owns Space? Humans to Mars and Space Law Part 2

Dec 12th, 2016 20m 3s

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 Journ

Who Owns Space? Humans to Mars and Space Law Part 1

Dec 5th, 2016 23m 51s

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 huma

Inside the Heart and Mind of an Explorer: Josh Richards of Mars One Part 2

Nov 28th, 2016 18m 11s

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 applica

Inside the Heart and Mind of an Explorer: Josh Richards of Mars One Part 1

Nov 21st, 2016 27m 44s

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 an

Justin Wilkes and the National Geographic Channel 'Mars' Series

Nov 15th, 2016 21m 10s

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 G

Welcome to Mars: Educating Tomorrows Explorers

Oct 12th, 2016 29m 49s

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

Astrosociology: A Science for Traveling to and Living on Mars

Oct 11th, 2016 19m 25s

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 expl