E58- Andy Weir- Sci-Fi Author & the Thrill of Space

Andy Weir – #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Martian” that became a hit movie – will sit down with Aerospace Futurist Kara Cunzeman to talk about his new book “Project Hail Mary”. What gave this popular science-fiction writer the “space bug”? How does sci-fi literature intersect with today’s cutting edge space technology? What parts of literature, art and popular culture influence human space endeavors today and going forward?The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy.  It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise.  CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs.  The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!