Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 1365
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 141.0k subscribers
Instagram: 705.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
planetaryradio@planetary.org
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Host
Sarah Al-Ahmed - Science communicator and host of Planetary Radio at The Planetary Society, covering space exploration, astronomy, and the people shaping humanity’s future beyond Earth.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Kevin Hand - The Search For Life In The Subsurface Oceans Of Europa And Enceladus, Planetary Habitability, And His Undersea Research Experiences.
Karim Diané - Playing A Klingon Who Challenges Conventional Ideas About Strength And The Human Themes Explored Through Star Trek.
Tim Russ - Lessons From Star Trek’s Vulcans, Discipline Required For Deep-space Exploration, Amateur Astronomy, And His Contribution To The Lucy Mission.
Robert Picardo - The Relationship Between Star Trek And The Planetary Society, Space Advocacy, And How Portraying A Holographic Doctor Shaped His Connection To Real-world Space Exploration.
Alex MacDonald - The Economic History Of Privately Funded Space Exploration And The Changing Relationship Between Government And Commercial Space Activity.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Space Policy Edition: What does “science as a service” really mean?
October 09, 2026
Can you buy science the way you buy a rocket launch? NASA is exploring the idea of “science as a service,” asking industry how commercial companies could provide scientific data and capabilities for Earth science, space weather, and astrophysics. But the concept isn’t new. It’s the latest chapter in a four-decade effort to commercialize space science that stretches back to the brief, troubled privatization of Landsat in the 1980s. Casey Dreier is joined by Jack Kiraly,...
2026 NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts Symposium: Part 2 — Solar sails and breathing beyond Earth
October 07, 2026
In this second of two episodes from the 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Symposium at Wichita State University, Sarah Al-Ahmed talks with researchers developing the propulsion and life support technologies that could open up new frontiers in deep space exploration. First, Artur Davoyan, associate professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, discusses Coilable Stacked Solar Sails, a new sail architecture that could enable fast missions to the outer planets and interstel...
2026 NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts Symposium: Part 1 — Nuclear sensors and cave explorers
September 30, 2026
Some of the most exciting science in our Solar System is hidden in places we've never been able to reach. In this episode, Sarah Al-Ahmed shares three conversations from the 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)Symposium at Wichita State University, all about the bold, early-stage concepts being developed to explore them. First, Peter Cabauy, CEO and co-founder of City Labs Incorporated, and Mason Peck, former NASA Chief Technologist and collaborator on the project, discuss their Phas...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science?
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science is hosted by Sarah Al-Ahmed. Its publicly listed email is planetaryradio@planetary.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science?
The publicly listed email for Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science: planetaryradio@planetary.org.
How many listeners does Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science have?
Podseeker estimates Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science?
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established expertise in planetary science, astronomy, aerospace engineering, space policy, space advocacy, or science communication; relevant credentials may include NASA or other space-agency experience, published books or research, leadership of a space organization, astronaut experience, or a credible public connection to space exploration. Common among recent guests: Published books or influential research; Leadership at NASA, a space organization, or another major scientific institution; Contributions to space missions or astronomy projects. Recent guests include Kevin Hand, Karim Diané, and Tim Russ.
How hard is it to get booked on Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science cover?
Recent episodes cover Science, Space Exploration, Astronomy, Space Policy, and Planetary Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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