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	Podcast:		KGNU - How On Earth
	Episode:		Beyond Earth: Our Path to a New Home in the Planets
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:27:22
	Publish Date:		2016-11-29 14:02:29
	Description:		Titan, a moon of Saturn, rises above the rings of Saturn. Image courtesy of NASA/JPL Beyond Earth (start time 5:10) Many have dreamt of colonizing other planets. It’s been a staple of science fiction for decades. Most often, people imagine creating a colony of humans on Mars, where people would live on a cold, dry planet with a thin, unbreathable atmosphere. Mars, however, may not be the best destination for future human colonization. In fact, Titan, a moon of Saturn, may hold greater hope for extending humanity’s presence in the solar system. Either way, humans face tough but surmountable challenges as we move beyond Earth. As a planetary scientist, Dr. Amanda Hendrix is actively involved in the scientific research and future mission planning that will enable humans to settle on other planets. She’s the co-author, with Charles Wohlforth, of the new book Beyond Earth: Our Path to a New Home in the Planets. Listen to How On Earth’s Alejandro Soto’s interview with Amanda Hendrix, where they discuss the opportunities and challenges for human space exploration. Hosts: Alejandro Soto, Shelley Schlender Producer: Alejandro Soto Engineer: Shelley Schlender Executive Producer: Beth Bennett Additional Contributions: Joel Parker, Beth Bennett Listen to the show:
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