The space race between the US and Russia in the 50s and 60s was a big deal. At times, our landing on the moon seems like it happened a lifetime ago, but at other times, it feels like it was yesterday. Getting to the moon was a considerable priority, but many lost interest shortly after…
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Long before man walked on the moon, exploring Mars was a dream for many. Was their life on Mars, or more importantly, would we one day be able to send people to Mars? NASA has always wanted to explore the planet, but funding cuts made things difficult for many decades. But traveling to Mars is…
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The U.S. has wanted to head back to the moon for decades. It’s been roughly 50 years since we last set foot on the lunar surface. NASA wanted to launch the new Artemis 1 rocket yesterday but had to scrub the mission for possibly another month. We’ve already spent tens of billions with the hopes…
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Over the last few years, I’ve noticed many people who seem obsessed with exploring Mars. Many are following the progress of the Mars Rover. And Elon Musk wants to travel to Mars, but why? Perhaps I’ve lost my spirit of adventure…
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The President wants to send astronauts back to the moon. Like many, I’m not sure that I understand why. We first set foot on the moon 50 years ago. What has changed?
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I know…. The title of today’s podcast makes no sense. But if you listen, I think you’ll understand why I gave today’s Mason Minute this title…
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