Those Space People

Tanya talks about her work as a planetary scientist and how her expertise on Martian geology helps her to analyse and interpret earth imagery at Planet. She regrets how billionaire space antics are adversely affecting public opinions on space spendings making people overlook how space exploration technology spin-offs have immense potential to help reverse climate change and make Earth a better place for everyone. Tanya also shares insights on making a career in planetary research. The sci-fi world is lacking a geology themed thriller and hopefully Tanya could write one some day!

Show Notes

Tanya Harrison is the director of science strategy at Planet and had previously worked on several NASA Mars missions for over a decade. She has a background in geology and she specialises in planetary science and exploration. Tanya is currently based in Washington DC, United States.

What is Those Space People?

A podcast series of casual cosmic conversations with people working on all things space.

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