EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 7 MIN
Part 2: Fly Me To The Moon: The Science Of Surviving In Space
from Viewpoints Radio · host Marty Peterson, Scott Solomon, Polly Hansen, Amirah Zaveri
Part 2: Fly Me To The Moon: The Science Of Surviving In Space We look at the debate over whether the Moon or Mars is the more practical place for a first settlement, and the tradeoffs each present. In part two of this story, we focus turns to what long-term living would realistically entail and how humans would need to adapt. Guest: Scott Solomon, teaching professor, biosciences, Rice University; author, Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change Our Bodies and Minds Host: Marty Peterson Producer: Polly Hansen Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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We look at the debate over whether the Moon or Mars is the more practical place for a first settlement, and the tradeoffs each present. In part two of this story, we focus turns to what long-term living would realistically entail and how humans would need to adapt.
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Part 2: Fly Me To The Moon: The Science Of Surviving In Space
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