Podcasts about honeybee robotics

Collecting rocks and studying dirt after successfully landing on other worlds is an important part of understanding each unique environment.

The United States Space Force (USSF) says it will launch 100 or more satellites into orbit in 2025. Blue Origin's Honeybee Robotics has been contracted by Firefly Aerospace to provide the lunar rover for their third mission to the Moon. Exolaunch has signed a Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Richard Cooper, Vice President, Strategic Communications & Outreach at the Space Foundation.  You can connect with Rich on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Space Symposium on their website. Selected Reading Space Force Will Add 100-Plus Satellites in 2025 to Boost Resilient Networks Firefly Aerospace Selects Blue Origin's Honeybee Robotics to Provide Rover for Lunar Mission to Gruithuisen Domes Exolaunch Selected to Deploy CubeSats for Canada's CUBICS Initiative Star Catcher Completes First Demonstration of Space Power Beaming Technology at EverBank Stadium First Test Flight Going Full Spectrum Nasa drops plan to land first woman and first person of color on the moon- The Guardian NASA to Launch Three Rockets from Alaska in Single Aurora Experiment 60 Years Ago: Gemini III, America's First Two-Person Flight - NASA T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drilling Into the Future of Space Exploration with Kris Zacny (Honeybee Robotics) In this episode, Kris Zacny from Honeybee Robotics takes us on a journey into the boldest frontiers of space exploration. We discuss the possibility for the largest hole ever drilled on the Moon with the Blue Ghost Mission 1, planned to happen in under 40 days, and the groundbreaking Prime-1 mission aiming to jackhammer lunar ice a meter below the South Pole's surface. Could Firefly and Intuitive Machines both be landing on the Moon at the same time? We also explore JAXA's Phobos mission, set for 2026, where a mere seconds-long operation on the Martian moon could result in the first-ever Mars sample return—an incredible twist in the race for interplanetary exploration. Kris dives into the Sentinel Mission, focusing on Earth observation to track climate change, including ocean rise, snowpack, and ice thickness. We also hear about the power of AI in accelerating space discoveries and the competitive but highly effective internship programs shaping the future of space innovation. Finally, Kris shares his dream of drilling 10-20 meters below Mars' surface, his thoughts on NASA's Viper mission (he's willing to eat his hat if it doesn't go to the Moon). This episode is packed with visionary ideas, like the space shotgun, and includes the engineering of cutting-edge space missions. Don't miss it! Honeybee Robotics

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E08Welcome to another exciting episode of Astronomy Daily, your daily source for the latest updates in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm Anna, and today we have a fascinating lineup of stories that highlight the rapid advancements in space technology and our understanding of the cosmos.Highlights:- Telstra and SpaceX Collaboration: Australia's largest telecommunications company, Telstra, has joined forces with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite-to-mobile technology to remote areas in Australia. This partnership marks a significant step in bridging the digital divide, enabling connectivity even in the most isolated parts of the continent.- Discovery of a Dense Super Earth: A new planetary system, K2 360, has been discovered 750 light-years away, featuring a super Earth, K2 360B, with a density rivaling that of lead. This planet, completing an orbit in just 21 hours, challenges our understanding of planetary formation.- Rocket Lab's Mars Sample Return Proposal: Rocket Lab is urging NASA to open its Mars sample return mission to commercial competition, proposing a faster and cheaper solution to bring Martian samples back to Earth by 2031. This proposal comes amid concerns over potential delays in NASA's current plans.- Impact of Eaton Fire on JPL Operations: The Eaton Fire in California has forced NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to halt operations temporarily. With hundreds of employees evacuated, the fire poses a significant threat to the facility and its ongoing missions.- NASA's Innovative Lunar Technology: The Lunar Planet Vac (LPV), a new technology developed by Honeybee Robotics, is set to revolutionize lunar sample collection. This space-age vacuum cleaner will be tested on the lunar surface, offering a simple and efficient solution for future lunar operations.- Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launch: Blue Origin is preparing for the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket, marking its entry into the heavy-lift rocket market. This historic launch represents a major advancement in launch vehicle capability and is a significant milestone for the company.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, Tumblr, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - Telstra has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Elon Musk's SpaceX02:07 - Scientists have made a fascinating discovery in deep space04:38 - Rocket Lab has submitted a proposal to revolutionize NASA's Mars sample return mission06:37 - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California has been closed due to wildfire08:03 - NASA to test innovative new technology that could revolutionize how we collect lunar samples09:46 - The inaugural launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is scheduled for Friday✍️ Episode ReferencesTelstrahttps://www.telstra.com.au/SpaceXhttps://www.spacex.com/Starlinkhttps://www.starlink.com/Rocket Labhttps://www.rocketlabusa.com/NASAhttps://www.nasa.gov/Blue Originhttps://www.blueorigin.com/Jet Propulsion Laboratoryhttps://www.jpl.nasa.gov/Firefly Aerospacehttps://www.fireflyspace.com/The Planetary Societyhttps://www.planetary.org/Europa Clipper Missionhttps://europa.nasa.gov/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to Podcast for the latest news in space and Astronomy. I'm your host, Anna. Today, we have an exciting lineup of stories to share with you. We'll dive into NASA's decision-making process on whether to extend astronauts' stay aboard the International Space Station amidst ongoing issues with the Boeing Starliner capsule. We'll also explore a groundbreaking new method developed by researchers to terraform Mars using engineered nanoparticles, a technique that could make the red planet more hospitable for future colonists. We'll also look at NASA's Perseverance rover as it embarks on a challenging new mission to climb the western rim of Jezero Crater in search of ancient life signs. Lastly, we'll shed light on a fascinating project by Honeybee Robotics to install massive streetlights on the moon, which could revolutionize future lunar exploration. Stay tuned as these stories promise to be out of this world.- **NASA's ISS Dilemma with Boeing Starliner**: NASA is currently in a critical decision phase, determining the fate of two astronauts stationed aboard the International Space Station. - **Terraforming Mars with Engineered Nanoparticles**: Researchers from the University of Chicago and Northwestern have unveiled a revolutionary approach to warming Mars, potentially making the red planet more conducive to life. Their method involves using engineered dust particles to increase Mars' temperature by over 50 degrees Fahrenheit. - **Perseverance Rover's New Mission**: Speaking of Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover is gearing up to tackle one of its toughest challenges yet—climbing the western rim of Jezero Crater. This ascent marks the start of its fifth science campaign since it touched down on the red planet in February 2021. - **Honeybee Robotics' Lunar Streetlights**: Finally, Honeybee Robotics has put forward a fascinating proposal to help illuminate the long, dark lunar nights with massive streetlights. This project, known as Lunar Saber, aims to construct 330-foot tall towers on the moon that will store solar energy and provide powerful floodlight illumination during the lunar nights, which last the equivalent of two Earth weeks. For more Astronomy Daily, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Follow us on social media at AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

On today's show we're getting an inside look at the design, testing and manufacturing processes at Honeybee Robotics, as they build a key component for the Orion Spacecraft, and a new lunar drill.Don your bunny suits, because we are excited to bring you inside a clean-room and experience first-hand how space hardware is made from prototype through manufacturing! Tune in to hear from Andrew Maurer and Isabel King of Honeybee, as we get a behind the scenes tour at their production facility in Longmont, CO. THIS is going to be cool!We've explored the Artemis program on the show before, if you missed those episodes go back and give a listen to episode 10 to hear from an Orion spacecraft engineer, and episode 21 as we compare Apollo and Artemis with former NASA Astronaut Harrison Schmitt, and historian Dr. Teasel Harmony-Muir. Key Takeaways: The Artemis Project aims to land near the southern pole of the Moon so that we can investigate and bring back samples of lunar ice. We can then test it and see how it got there and if it's drinkable!  Orion is the name of the spacecraft that will take astronauts to space, and Artemis is the name of the overall mission.  Honeybee's products are rigorously tested before being sent to NASA. Vibration, thermal, and human testing are just a few that help ensure safety and efficiency. They even have astronauts test and give their input!  The lunar drill that Honeybee is creating will enable astronauts to drill about 3 meters into the Lunar Surface and collect several rock and ice samples. Resources: Design and Test of the Orion Crew Module Side Hatch NASA Selects 12 New Lunar Science, Technology Investigations | NASA Apollo to Artemis: Drilling on the Moon | NASA Honeybee Robotics

Thanks for the shout-out, Jason! Following an early 2022 US tour as keyboardist for Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, JASON ACHILLES now divides his time as a touring multi-instrumentalist/music producer, orchestral composer, and “side gig” as an aerospace entrepreneur. Currently, he is developing a live touring planetarium show that will inspire the public through an unlikely personal journey from music to Space. In 2017 Jason leveraged his audio expertise into technical consulting, joining forces with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, ultimately helping bring to Earth, on a day unbeknownst to planet Mars, the first sounds of the planet as recorded by the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. Concurrently he served as Principal Investigator for a 2020 NASA Flight Opportunities grant to successfully flight test his Lunar ExoCam remote rocket viewing camera tech developed with Honeybee Robotics.  When not on the road performing live with his experimental ‘cosmic space-rock duo, he can be frequently spotted with his nerd friends attempting to capture high-fidelity audio from the numerous rocket launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California (and not have their microphones incinerated). Contact: JMezilis@gmail.com Facebook: Jason Achilles Instagram: @jasonachillesmezillis

THE ARWEN LEWIS SHOW - There was a planet, very, very, very, very far away, from what Earthling beings refer to as “Earth.” It was a ruthless fire-breathing planet, that the beings of Earth referred to as “Mars.” It reflected incredible beams of red and orange light, but never had an Earthling heard, an audio recording of what the sounds of Mars, were. On planet Earth, there was a United States government agency called NASA… The National Aeronautics and Space Administration was responsible for science and technology related to air and space. NASA was determined to retrieve the sounds of planet Mars, and bring them to their unusual planet. Coincidently, also residing on planet Earth, was a being, named Jason Achilles, who was also intrigued by this idea. Following an early 2022 US tour as keyboardist for Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, JASON ACHILLES now divides his time as a touring multi-instrumentalist/music producer, orchestral composer, and “side gig” as an aerospace entrepreneur. Currently, he is developing a live touring planetarium show that will inspire the public through an unlikely personal journey from music to Space. In 2017 Jason leveraged his audio expertise into technical consulting, joining forces with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, ultimately helping bring to Earth, on a day unbeknownst to planet Mars, the first sounds of the planet as recorded by the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. Concurrently he served as Principal Investigator for a 2020 NASA Flight Opportunities grant to successfully flight test his Lunar ExoCam remote rocket viewing camera tech developed with Honeybee Robotics.  When not on the road performing live with his experimental ‘cosmic space-rock duo, he can be frequently spotted with his nerd friends attempting to capture high-fidelity audio from the numerous rocket launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California (and not have their microphones incinerated). Contact: JMezilis@gmail.com Facebook: Jason Achilles Instagram: @jasonachillesmezillis The Arwen Lewis Show Host | Arwen Lewis Executive Producer | Jeremiah D. Higgins Producer - Sound Engineer - Richard “Dr. D” Dugan https://arwenlewismusic.com/ On Instagram, Follow Arwen Lewis Here: @thearwenlewisshow @arwenlewis www.thejeremiahshow.com On Instagram @jeremiahdhiggins https://linktr.ee/jeremiahdhiggins

The Honeybee Robotics team found a special way to cope with the tragedy of September 11th.

Blue Origin —alături de Lockheed Martin, Draper, Boeing, Astrobotic și Honeybee Robotics, sunt companiile selectate astăzi de NASA pentru a construi landerul lunar pentru misiunea Artemis V, care va transporta astronauții de pe stația spațială Gateway pe suprafața lunară. Între 21-30 mai, a avut loc misiunea comercială Ax-2 a companiei Axiom Space, în care Peggy Whitson (astronaut profesionist, al 4-lea zbor în spațiu) și 3 astronauți privați John Shoffner (SUA), Rayyanah Barnawi (Arabia Saudită) și Ali AlQarni (Arabia Saudită) au ajuns la bordul ISS cu o capsulă Dragon. Și tot în 30 mai, la ora 21:27 UTC, Coreea de Nord a lansat un satelitul militar de spionaj, dar acesta nu a ajuns pe orbită, în urma unei defecțiuni ale rachetei purtătoare. Material realizat de Mihaela Ghiță și Claudiu Tănăselia pentru emisiunea Știința360 (Radio România Cultural).

En una nueva jugada para la carrera lunar, la NASA ha seleccionado a Blue Origin, propiedad de Jeff Bezos, para desarrollar un sistema de aterrizaje que llevará astronautas a la Luna bajo la misión Artemis V. Este contrato representa el segundo de su tipo otorgado por la NASA, siendo el primero para SpaceX de Elon Musk. ¿Conseguirá Blue Origin superar las expectativas y garantizar un futuro lunar a los seres humanos?Blue Origin, la empresa aeroespacial de Jeff Bezos, se unirá al programa de alunizaje de la NASA en una colaboración inédita. La NASA ha anunciado que Blue Origin trabajará en la preparación de su módulo de aterrizaje Blue Moon para la misión Artemis V, programada para 2028. El módulo se desarrollará con los socios Lockheed Martin, Draper, Boeing, Astrobotic y Honeybee Robotics, dando paso a un esfuerzo de colaboración para volver a pisar la superficie lunar.Este acuerdo marca un cambio significativo en el programa lunar de la NASA, incorporando oficialmente un segundo proveedor de aterrizaje lunar para competir con SpaceX en misiones más allá de Artemis V. La NASA ha defendido que tener dos diseños diferentes para módulos de aterrizaje proporcionará una mayor robustez y asegurará un ritmo constante de viajes a la Luna, garantizando la presencia humana en el satélite.A pesar de la competencia entre Blue Origin y SpaceX, la colaboración entre estas dos compañías y la NASA promete acelerar la exploración lunar y posiblemente llevarnos un paso más cerca de colonizar nuestro satélite natural. Este anuncio ha generado entusiasmo y expectativas no solo dentro de la industria aeroespacial, sino en todo el mundo. Todos estamos pendientes de cómo se desarrollará este nuevo capítulo en la historia de la exploración espacial.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5835407/advertisement

Last Friday, Payload moderated the “Beyond LEO” panel at the MIT Sloan New Space Age Conference in Cambridge. Joining us were: Will Hovik, engineering lead @ Honeybee Robotics; Kevin Duda, senior space systems manager @ Draper Laboratory; Forrest Meyen, cofounder and CSO of Lunar Outpost; and Blair DeWitt, the founder and CEO of Lunar Station.Today's Pathfinder is brought to you by Kepler Communications, a company bringing the internet to space. Find out more at https://kepler.space/• A sneak peek •This discussion couldn't have come at a better time. On Monday, ispace said its HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lander has entered orbit around the moon. And more “ships,” i.e., landers and rovers, are set to depart for the Moon in the coming months. Our Beyond LEO discussion centered around what comes next on, near, and around the Moon: robotic explorers, habitation modules, crewed missions, energy, lunar infrastructure, and in-situ resource utilization.What follows are some takeaways from the panel.$$$: Funding models changed drastically between Apollo and Artemis, and VCs can often miscalculate risk with lunar ventures. Duda estimated that NASA is paying an average of ~$1M per kilogram of payloads delivered to the lunar surface.The new approach: Embrace failure, iterate rapidly, and buy down risk by sending multiple ships.CLPS: The Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program is an on-ramp for NASA to support commercial players without taking over the mission. In theory this support could spur more innovation and commercial growth.NASA: The agency is undergoing an organizational change, as it shifts from being a fully integrated operator to a customer.Humans and machines: It's not either-or. Striking a balance between automation and human presence is key as we return to the Moon, with robots carrying out preliminary groundwork and humans making high-level decisions and performing experiments on the surface.Beyond LEO and lunar: Mars remains the ultimate goal of space exploration, with the Moon serving as a stepping stone to deeper space missions.While our sights were set beyond LEO, the last decade in low Earth orbit offers lessons, both good and bad, for cislunar aspirants. LEO applications, such as satcom services or environmental monitoring, have thrived due to their direct impact on everyday life. NASA and cislunar players, it follows, should go to extra lengths to make the Moon relevant to the general public and explain how lunar exploration will benefit us back on Earth. “We don't really know what the lunar towns are gonna find,” DeWitt said, “but [they'll] find something and it's gonna participate in helping us here on Earth."• Chapters •0:00 Intro & Kepler Ad 2:11 Panel Intro 7:36 Fundraising, capital formation, and partnerships 12:44 How important that those first ships are successful? 17:18 Role of NASA as a partner 22:01 What are some pivotal technologies that are going to be used on the lunar surface? 27:30 Automation vs crew exploration32:15 What are the priorities for future Artemis crews? 35:09 Positive takeaways from LEO 37:24 Kepler Ad break 38:12 Q&A• Show notes •MIT New Space Age — http://newspaceage.org/ Honeybee — https://www.honeybeerobotics.com/ Draper — https://www.draper.com/ Lunar Outpost — https://lunaroutpost.com/ Lunar Station — https://lunarstation.space/ CLPS — https://payloadspace.com/whos-who-lunar-landers-and-rovers/ Ryan's socials — https://twitter.com/Ryandoofy / https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfduffy/ Payload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspace Pathfinder archive — Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_uY3GaNf67hP-i6TRWF2n06xMv1kdkZ6Pathfinder archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/episodes• About us •Pathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand built from the ground up for a new age of space exploration and commercialization. We deliver need-to-know news and insights daily to 15,000+ commercial, civil, and military space leaders. Payload is read by decision-makers at every leading new space company, along with c-suite leaders at all of the aerospace & defense primes. We're also read on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and at space agencies around the world. We publish three properties:1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, sends M-F @ 9am Eastern (https://newsletter.payloadspace.com/) 2) Pathfinder publishes weekly on Tuesday mornings (pod.payloadspace.com) 3) Parallax, our weekly space science briefing, hits inboxes Thursday (https://parallax.payloadspace.com/)Find out more about us at http://payloadspace.com/

Welcome to Continuum podcast where we'll discuss all the space things, everywhere, all at once. We're the space news podcast that flat-earthers will call fake news and we wear that badge proudly.Continuum podcast is a subscriber-supported show for our Substack community. To listen to this podcast and support our work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. And check out our free Celestial Citizen podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other major streaming platforms!On today's episode, Celestial Citizen Founder & CEO, Britt Duffy Adkins, is joined by Hunter Williams, the technology development manager at Honeybee Robotics, to discuss some of the top headlines for the week.We'll discuss…* The mysterious Russian satellite that broke up in Earth's orbit* The asteroid that sparked a fireball over Europe* SpaceX's static fire test* The US shootdown of several unidentified objects* and…we ask ChatGPT to name ten women in the space industry and get a surprising result in the number two spot!A big thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Multiverse Media, and our Silver Sponsor, The Colorado School of Mines Space Resources Program, for your generous support of Celestial Citizen and Continuum this year!Continuum. One giant leap. Every other week. Get full access to Celestial Citizen at celestialcitizen.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we discuss the future of humanity in outer space with Hunter Williams, a tech development manager at Honeybee Robotics. Honeybee is a Blue Origin Company working to establish a sustainable and permanent human presence on the surface of the Moon.

Although both Spirit and Opportunity are now silent, the cold, dry environment of Mars will help preserve a long-lasting tribute to the victims who perished in the September attack.

Tune in as Kris Zacny describes the incredible drilling technology that is enabling Honeybee Robotics to drill for Water on the Moon. https://www.honeybeerobotics.com/ https://www.cislunarexp.com/

In this episode we dove into the Lunar power grid honeybee is working on. Then discussed social trends extending onto a lunar settlement. Check out their work at https://www.honeybeerobotics.com/ Follow our progress at https://www.cislunarexp.com/ Or social at https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-mirolli-b78393a9/

On this week's episode, we're joined by Hunter Williams to talk about a new concept for a lunar electrical grid and explore the various infrastructure, technical, and policy considerations that will be needed to enable lunar surface activities.Hunter is the technology development manager at Honeybee Robotics.  His focus is on lunar space resource utilization technology, including oxygen production, water harvesting, and lunar polar electrical power.  He is a former NASA research fellow in solar regolith melting technology and a site expert in additive manufacturing at Lockheed Martin Space Systems at Cape Canaveral, Florida.  Hunter is pursuing a PhD in Space Resources from the Colorado School of Mines.Also, a special shout-out and thank you to our lead sponsor this season, Multiverse Media Group!  For more information about Multiverse Media Group and their recent documentary, The High Frontier, check out https://thehighfrontiermovie.com/.Support the show

In this episode, we get inspired by another member of the Mentor Project. We talk about the power of dreaming big and not being afraid to fail. With a Growth Mindset, obstacles can be perceived as part of the journey and extra motivation to succeed.In this podcast, we talk about STEM, careers, mentorship, role models, the power of dreaming and determination, and all the things she has learned along the way. From the importance of having mentors and being a mentor to how kindness and empathy can be one of the most critical skills in managing and motivating teams when in a leadership position, this conversation will not fail to inspire the listeners.About IreneIrene Yachbes earned her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia and M.S in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University. As a Spacecraft Engineer at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, she performed integration, testing, and launch site support for four spacecraft that studied the Earth's atmosphere, planets, and comets. On the Messenger mission to Mercury, she was the Lead Engineer for all electrical wiring of the spacecraft. Following this, Irene became the Director of Business Development at Honeybee Robotics. Working with world-renowned scientists and engineers, she brought in tens of millions of dollars of research and product development funding for robotics projects for NASA, defense, utilities, and mining applications.Today Irene works at IBM Research and she is a founding board member of The Mentor Project. About The Mentor ProjectThe Mentor Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mentors are experts in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, business, and law. From developing a patent on how to use credit cards on the Internet to insights on space exploration and astronomy, to titans of industry and world-class technologists, TMP mentors share their skills and knowledge to inspire and guide their mentees._____________________________GuestIrene YachbesBoard member at The Mentor Project [@_Mentor_Project]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneyachbesThe Mentor Project: https://mentorproject.org_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qsNintex: https://itspm.ag/itspntweb_____________________________Resources_____________________________For more podcast stories from Audio Signals: https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signalsTo hear more from The Mentor Project Series, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/the-mentor-project-podcastAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?

In this episode, we get inspired by another member of the Mentor Project. We talk about the power of dreaming big and not being afraid to fail. With a Growth Mindset, obstacles can be perceived as part of the journey and extra motivation to succeed.In this podcast, we talk about STEM, careers, mentorship, role models, the power of dreaming and determination, and all the things she has learned along the way. From the importance of having mentors and being a mentor to how kindness and empathy can be one of the most critical skills in managing and motivating teams when in a leadership position, this conversation will not fail to inspire the listeners.About IreneIrene Yachbes earned her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia and M.S in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University. As a Spacecraft Engineer at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, she performed integration, testing, and launch site support for four spacecraft that studied the Earth's atmosphere, planets, and comets. On the Messenger mission to Mercury, she was the Lead Engineer for all electrical wiring of the spacecraft. Following this, Irene became the Director of Business Development at Honeybee Robotics. Working with world-renowned scientists and engineers, she brought in tens of millions of dollars of research and product development funding for robotics projects for NASA, defense, utilities, and mining applications.Today Irene works at IBM Research and she is a founding board member of The Mentor Project. About The Mentor ProjectThe Mentor Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mentors are experts in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, business, and law. From developing a patent on how to use credit cards on the Internet to insights on space exploration and astronomy, to titans of industry and world-class technologists, TMP mentors share their skills and knowledge to inspire and guide their mentees._____________________________GuestIrene YachbesBoard member at The Mentor Project [@_Mentor_Project]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneyachbesThe Mentor Project: https://mentorproject.org_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlue Lava: https://itspm.ag/blue-lava-w2qsNintex: https://itspm.ag/itspntweb_____________________________Resources_____________________________For more podcast stories from Audio Signals: https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signalsTo hear more from The Mentor Project Series, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/the-mentor-project-podcastAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?

Dive into Masten Space's near-instant landing pads called in-Flight Alumina Spray Technique (FAST) method with our guest Matthew Kuhns, VP R&D, to in-situ manufacture near-instant 6meter+ diameter landing pads with dust free zone. Each landing pad is expected to cost $120 million and kick up high-velocity regolith that can travel up to 3,000+ meters per second. In partnering with Texas A&M, UCF, and Honeybee Robotics and collaborating with a NASA NIAC Phase 1 program, Masten conducted a series of tests and experiments in 2021 on Earth using the High velocity oxygen thermal spraying (HVOF) concept to release .5 mm alumina ceramic powder nanoparticles from the rocket exhaust, to build up spray coating in lunar regolith, and to deploy a thin pad from 30m deployment height and prevent ejecta plume/debris. Learn about results from test flights on Earth simulating delivery of 300kg mass payload to Lunar surface, future research, material science, math, compressive strengths, dust debris mitigation, plume impingement analysis, pressure injection, localised melting/point stresses, future applications, and more. researchgate.net/publication/356422803_FAST_Landing_Pads_for_Moon_and_Mars masten.aero/blog/mitigating-lunar-dust-masten-completes-fast-landing-pad-study/ Speaker Matthew Kuhns, VP R&D at Masten Space Systems With over a decade of experience in aerospace and startups, Matthew has co-founded several companies. Matthew plays key roles around technology development and advanced concepts, holding 5 patents and the title NASA NIAC Fellow. He is a leader in enabling technologies including LOX/Methane propulsion systems, electric pumps, and advanced additive manufacturing. Masten Space Systems is a aerospace R&D and Earth and Moon transportation company creating and deploying reliable, reusable rocket vehicles and components. Because landing on the Moon, Mars, or anywhere else in the solar system is what Masten Space Systems can do for you. With more than 600 successful rocket-powered landings, 17 years of business and 5 rocket platforms, Masten puts landers and payloads right where they need to be every time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frontierspace/support

NASA rovers Spirit and Opportunity bear a silent memorial to the victims of the September 11th attacks.

Robohub Podcast · Planetary Drilling In this episode, Lilly Clark interviews Kris Zacny, the Vice President of Exploration Technologies at Honeybee Robotics.  They discuss two focuses of development at Honeybee: technology for finding extinct extraterrestrial life and technology for in-situ resource utilization. Zacny speaks about the design and operation of current flight projects, and why drilling technology is key to these missions.

Kris Zacny from Honeybee Robotics on space mining robots.

Join us as the little cubesat successfully unfurls its solar sail. You’ll hear from members of the LightSail 2 mission team on the morning of July 23, 2019, when the critical command was sent to the spacecraft.  Then we’ll congratulate Kris Zacny of Honeybee Robotics on the selection by NASA of the radically-simple PlanetVac sample collection system for a trip to the Moon. Learn more about both of this week’s topics at:  http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2019/0724-2019-lightsail2-deployment-kris-zacny-planetvac.htmlLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several companies joined NASA to support university teams as they tried to extract water from a simulated lunar surface.

Meet SPARROW, the Steam Propelled Autonomous Retrieval Robot for Ocean Worlds.

Space is hard.  Sample collection and return is harder still.  That’s why the radically-simplified PlanetVac system from Honeybee Robotics is so intriguing.  Join Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts and host Mat Kaplan on a tour of Honeybee that includes a PlanetVac demo. Bruce returns for this week’s What’s Up jaunt around the night sky.  Planetary Society Digital Editor Jason Davis share big news about the LightSail 2 solar sail and the next SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch. Learn more about this week’s topics and see images here: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2018/0307-planetvac-honeybee-tour.htmlLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch Kris Zacny from Honeybee Robotics analyze drilling on Mars at the Keck Institute for Space Studies short course MarsX - Mars Subsurface Exploration - Life and Resources in the Martian Subsurface on February 12, 2018.

Today on the podcast is Stephen Gorevan. Stephen is founder and chairman of Honeybee robotics, a 30 year old company that has been involved in space exploration since it’s beginning. Stephen is one of those fascinating personalities, while having accolades that astound me, is humble enough to really make anyone feel like they can accomplish anything. Honeybee Robotics has built parts for every Mars rover of the last 15 years. Stephen’s handiwork has led to some of the most existential discoveries in outer space on multiple planets. He’s also built an amazing organization where over 100 people are focused on breaking down the barriers between earth and space. You know, no big deal. We talk a lot about the founding of Honeybee Robotics, which involves one of the most comically entrepreneurial, fake it till you make it stories I’ve ever hear. Preview: It involves an oreo, a baseball bat, and a toilet seat. We also get into what a robotics and space visionary like Stephen thinks about Artificial Intelligence, space exploration, and, I couldn’t resist, where are the aliens? If you want to check out Honeybee Robotics, visit https://www.honeybeerobotics.com/ or email Stephen directly at info@honeybeerobotics.com.

It’s called PlanetVac, and it’s an amazingly simple way to collect a soil sample on Mars. Or on the moon. Or on an asteroid. We’ll learn about it from Kris Zacny of Honeybee Robotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we speak with Stephen Gorevan from Honeybee Robotics about how he and Chris Chapman started the company and how his childhood dream of working for NASA got them into space robotics. The interview, which was recorded before the landing of Curiosity on Mars, gives us all the details about the equipment they built for the Mars Science Laboratory, including the Sample Manipulation System (SMS) and the Dust Removal Tool (DRT) which will enable the mission to explore and analyze the Martian environment. We also hear about their latest developments in small scale satellites called Cubesats.