The Future of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab

The Future of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab | Cosmic Queries

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Could there be life under the icy surface of Europa? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice explore interplanetary missions, asteroid mining, and other exciting launches with the Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Laurie Leshin.
Learn about what the director of JPL gets to do and what goals she has for JPL projects in the future. We hear about plans to visit Jupiter’s moon Europa, to return a sample from Mars, explore an asteroid called Psyche, and a new Earth science project named SWOT: Surface Water and Ocean Topography.
What are the challenges for a mission to Europa? Could there be life there? Find out about plans for our first Europa mission and what makes this moon of Jupiter so special. Will fusion play a role in space travel? How is NASA already using nuclear energy in space? We talk about reusable spaceships and how to get a sample back from Mars.
Will we soon mine near-Earth asteroids? With so many missions to the moon, what makes Artemis special? What are new promising technologies in space travel? Could we use a space laser to get through the ice on Europa? All that, plus hear about many exciting projects that you might not know about…
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00:00 - Introduction: Laurie Leshin
2:00 - Projects at JPL
9:00 - Psyche, Mars Sample Return, Europa & SWOT
13:00 - Future of NASA commission
16:00 - Exploring Jupiter’s moon Europa
23:00 - Fusion, fission, and space travel
25:15 - Falcon Heavy and reusable spaceships
27:00 - Humans on Mars
32:50 - Asteroid mining
34:55 - Going back to the moon with Artemis
36:30 - New technology
37:46 - Space lasers
49:57 - Earth’s gravity effect on light
41:26 - Interstellar travel
44:25 - What JPL is working on

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@StarTalk Жыл бұрын

Do you think there's life within our Solar System?

@michaelccopelandsr7120 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I do. And seeing as they will be, by definition, "terrestrials." They should be treated as our family.

@jacobisrael661 Жыл бұрын

Yes. I’m sure there’s some parasite out there too

@Girlsforever1982 Жыл бұрын

No I don't believe there is. It takes so many things to go right for life to be successful. Then it takes so many things for that life to evolve. Just because we have life that can survive space on earth, doesn't mean that those same variables were given off earth for that life to evolve. I think life is the rarest thing that exists in the universe and I'd be shocked if we humans, with our current technology, were ever able to locate it. It's a fun thing to assume tho..

@michaelwells4802 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Right here on Earth. Next question please.

@chickensoup2314 Жыл бұрын

We have to define what is life first, for me a "spinning" electron around a proton is life.

@michaelccopelandsr7120 Жыл бұрын

Neil and Chuck for 2024

@dunderwood4444 Жыл бұрын

That's Doctor and Lord for 2024 Please respect the titles (E-8 2nd Marine Raider Battalion Charlie company E.O.D)(TU Bruiser TU Ramadi Camp Jenny Pozzi and Camp Ramadi)

@DiesiraeL Жыл бұрын

My two daddies

@Burnsukaz Жыл бұрын

I would love to see that❤

@jasonleblanc6260 Жыл бұрын

Straight up if he ran he’d have my vote without hesitation

@georgeb.wolffsohn30 Жыл бұрын

I'll buy that t for a dollar.

@michaelwells4802 Жыл бұрын

Before today I had never heard of Laurie Leshin, but what an absolute delight she is! Very informative, straight to the point in most of her answers, and clearly has a great understanding of the topics put forward. All of those titles and achievements are clearly well deserved, and I very much hope she returns with updates on the progress that I'm sure JPL will make. This was wonderful to watch, thanks Neil and Chuck and the people at StarTalk for this very delightful and stimulating episode.

@AwesomeBlackDude Жыл бұрын

I would love for them to discuss in detail about astronaut suits especially the ones where use on the moon.

@pablofleitas5967 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeBlackDude There is an entire episode (with another guest) in which they covered that topic, about 5 months ago.

@greatcesari Жыл бұрын

She seems very humble and easy to understand too. It makes her a perfect fit for this job.

@jimmydean123123 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting Kamala vibes from her.

@AwesomeBlackDude Жыл бұрын

@@pablofleitas5967 I never could find a detailed discussion on the rotation climate control of the space suit (meaning how does the suit climate mechanics apply instant correction temperatures while the astronaut is turning from extreme heat while the other side in -100 of icy cold ) keeping the astronaut balance from icy 250 degrees to cool and a chilly -208 degrees Fahrenheit to warm. Especially when an astronaut steps away from the sunlight towards the dark shade. Nobody can explain how this is remotely possible.

@jamiboothe Жыл бұрын

This was one of the sweetest "Cosmic Queries" episodes, I have seen. Laurie is brilliant, and a delightful personality.

@Geezer-yf8hv Жыл бұрын

I’m delighted that so many scientist are female! I’m a nerd, and absolutely adore female nerd scientists!!

@AwesomeBlackDude Жыл бұрын

@@Geezer-yf8hv I never could find a detailed discussion on the rotation climate control of the space suit (meaning how does the suit climate mechanics apply instant correction temperatures while the astronaut is turning from extreme heat while the other side in -100 of icy cold ) keeping the astronaut balance from icy 250 degrees to cool and a chilly -208 degrees Fahrenheit to warm. Especially when an astronaut steps away from the sunlight towards the dark shade. Nobody can explain how this is remotely possible.

@P51Dfan Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best StarTalk guests you've had. Please continue to bring Dr. Leshin back! I'm an alum of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and have met Dr. Leshin a few times. She's even more engaging in person. WPI was very lucky to have had her and JPL will thrive with her as the Director. Thank you Dr. Leshin!

@dk-fk4xm Жыл бұрын

Every time Neil is posted on social media I just see a lot of haters man. I hope they watch startalk for a change. I'm smiling from start to finish they don't know what they're missing out on.

@R0bobb1e Жыл бұрын

Dr Laurie has been a wonderful co-host! Thank you all! I am also thankful for the questions that were asked. Some were fantastic!

@danoconnell1833 Жыл бұрын

What an informative and delightful interview! I'd never heard Laurie's name before, but already I'm convinced that JPL is in the best hands possible.

@eriktorres7895 Жыл бұрын

Absolutelt agree!

@stevensmith8261 Жыл бұрын

Just thrilled they read my question! Silly, but it put a smile on my face to hear Chuck pronounce my name correctly (Steven Smith).

@mjkler9109 Жыл бұрын

Chuck and Neil, I am now retired from Lockheed Martin and spend far too much time watching StarTalk on my TV and computer. Buttering you up first - you guys are the most enjoyable and educational of all the programs I watch. I am not alone. Many of my family and extended family are addicted to you both. Neil, my cousin Mary in Baton Rouge gave me your book Starry Messenger for Christmas. YES! Outstanding. I wish I could afford to be one of your contributors, however - retirement has me on a budget for now. I do hope you will not block me from future comments after this. Chuck, please consider raising your camera about 5 inches back off from your camera about 6 to 7 inches. Your handsome face is very pleasant, however, putting your posture in the same format/proportion as Neil and most of your guests, would be greatly appreciated. I will be a fan forever, even if you don't implement my suggestion. Very Respectfully, Mike Kler, Salem, Oregon.

@WtchyB Жыл бұрын

This was delightful! Dr. Laurie has such a great personality and grounded yet optimistic point of view. It really is refreshing!

@jamesstevens9394 Жыл бұрын

In Pasadena Ca. about two miles south of JPL near the entrance of the 110 freeway there is a large barn style building (now a manufacturing building i worked in at one time) that used to serve the lab as a wind test tunnel back in the early days... The most impressive thing wasn't the size of the contruct, but the size of an underground freight elevator large enough to hold an ENTIRE semi tractor-trailer (!!!) that connects via an almost 2 mile long tunnel to JPL!!! During lunch breaks we would head down to the tunnel and would play either basketball or volleyball in that space, it was that large!!!

@Sammasambuddha Жыл бұрын

Caltech back in 99 before y2k. Great underground tunnels and fast electric carts...

@vagramvardanyan9407 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow they built a 2 mile tunnel from JPL, cool story

@spindash2023 Жыл бұрын

At this point, I think we need a special episode guest starring Alejandro and Sommelier. They're regulars on the show now, and they always ask just great questions too!

@jimr9499 Жыл бұрын

And Violetta

@dancooper8551 Жыл бұрын

Best interview ever! JPL and Caltech rock!

@zeninsyt Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the updates from JPL ... real science !

@sapelesteve Жыл бұрын

Yet another excellent and very informative video Neil, Chuck & Laurie! Looking forward to what they find on that mission to Europa! Gotta have Laurie back for that one! 👍👍💥💥😉😉

@AwesomeBlackDude Жыл бұрын

They really didn't give out any new details.

@josephsworkshop75 Жыл бұрын

Another great guest. Great edition. Thanks all.

@SixthMassExtinction Жыл бұрын

Brilliant episode yet again. Thanks all!! 👍😁👍

@chris_johns Жыл бұрын

This was so terrific, what a great first episode of the year to watch, Laurie was an amazing guest I hope she comes back, Chuck and Neil, amazing as always

@Geezer-yf8hv Жыл бұрын

Yes! My vote to bring her back again! Very good guest!!

@Duane_Day Жыл бұрын

What a great guest. Super knowledgeable and quick wit. Upbeat and engaging personality. Fun watch. Obvious why Neil would want her back as a more frequent guest. He knows it will always be a great interview . JPL looks like it has a great leader.

@RuggerDez Жыл бұрын

Love CHUCK. Many times he gets it. Sometimes he don’t. And that makes me feel better about myself. ❤

@dunderwood4444 Жыл бұрын

Educational, engaging and well articulated episode. Lord Nice is indeed the ultimate host, their is no comedic host that can pull off the voice of "Mexican Drug kingpin " Esteban Montoya "Lord Nice nails it every time 😆 🤣 😂

@huero33 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering if and when Neil was going to interview our new boss at JPL. Great interview and it was nice to learn more about our director. 😊

@RYN988 Жыл бұрын

The amount of humility this woman has is inspiring!!!

@DiesiraeL Жыл бұрын

Makes me feel good to see others appreciate good ol genuine scientific banter in good faith ❤

@tappingthevein1 Жыл бұрын

Chuck pulling Iron Maiden out of nowhere makes me love you even more.

@frogz Жыл бұрын

chuck was like ironman??? NO!!! IRON MAIDEN!!! and suddenly, 50,000 rock fans(not the geological rocks either) found even more reason to like lord nice!!

@rohrichoak9740 Жыл бұрын

That moon trip to Europa is something I've been looking forward to for years. What if microorganisms or even bigger forms of life are found there? I don't even know if that would be great or concerning news, actually.

@michaelccopelandsr7120 Жыл бұрын

Will they be accepted as fellow Terrans or will we disregard that fact and consider them alien?

@rohrichoak9740 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelccopelandsr7120 I believe they would serve as a proof extraterrestrial life is more than a possibility and some more friendlier atmosphere(s) may host some more complex forms of life. That would be quite mind-boggling to contemplate and every UFO event on Earth would be seen in a much different light (no pun intended).

@AwesomeBlackDude Жыл бұрын

NASA Kelly scientific engineer said astronauts cannot go beyond the impact of the arc meaning the bow shock. Video call Trial By Fire. We have only been successful with humans in an ionosphere the lower portion of the mesosphere is the only equatorial space inhabitable by man. ***** (Note: The present name of the Van Allen Belts is called the "magnetosphere" which is a group of an assortment of bands) ***** China recently discovered how to make a northern and southern orbital point while NASA astronauts still do not understand. It's public knowledge, and both NASA and SpaceX are still working on it. As you may already know, the failure of the U.S. Skylab has been destroyed by highly ionizing radiation, and I don't think it's considered an anomaly. Whereas Russia (HENCE - Mir and the International Space Station) had already gain successful missions. The furthest point humans ever went was to repair the Hubble 358 miles and pass that was the SpaceX dragon capsule of last year that travels 360 miles. Also, a NASA Orion unmanned spacecraft went about 364 miles and launched in 2014. If I'm wrong, please do me a favour and tell me why I'm here to discuss this.

@rohrichoak9740 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeBlackDude I don't think we'll see a manned mission anywhere further than the moon in a while, as that 50 year old gentleman asked in this video. I recall Europa mission being mentioned somewhere between 2013 and 2014 (that's when I first heard about it). Just knowing they are really actively working on this Europa mission now is amazing. Their initial idea was to send some submarine probe to explore the potential oceanic surface below the ice layer. Sure it would all be robotic probes only. Manned Mars missions seem to have been abandoned (until Elon Musk brought it up again) because of the psychological burden astronauts would face along the way, in confinement. This is also amazing to see that the most difficult part of that type of mission is purely human reasons rather than technical ones.

@michaelccopelandsr7120 Жыл бұрын

@@rohrichoak9740 extraterrestrials no. Seeing as how they would be from the same Terran solar system as us. By definition, that would make them, "terrestrials." Same as us. Wouldn't that make them family? Of course we can't even get along with ourselves. Difficult to see us treating them any better.

@Geezer-yf8hv Жыл бұрын

Your show will NEVER get old! There is always new stuff coming out, ( a LOT, thanks to the Webb telescope)! And the universe is so big, there always new things to learn, whether it’s infinite, or not!

@connorlappe2418 Жыл бұрын

She is a great guest. She even did the “air quotes” around “laser” for dr. Evil reference 😁

@dustin5707 Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs to check out Chuck Nice stand up on KZfaq. I only knew him from this show, and some of the stuff he does on TV, and having seen him doing stand up has given me a new respect for the guy. I should say a different respect for because I already enjoyed him on StarTalk

@destroyer9817 Жыл бұрын

This episode is so dank. 🧠 Also, Europa Report may be low-budget, but it is one of my favorite films, and I've watched it many times. It's on Hulu.

@omgemilyhd4500 Жыл бұрын

Europa Report is awesome!!

@spoogtastic Жыл бұрын

I can absolutely see how she has gotten to where she is, and that's not even seeing her I'm only assuming brilliant mind at work. She seems absolutely awesome.

@laszloliedloff7231 Жыл бұрын

Im so happy , that you guys are keeping up these awesome videos! ❤

@BIIZZxGaming Жыл бұрын

Thank you for everything you folks individually do, but more importantly, Thank yoU for being who yoU are. ❣️👾🧙🏽‍♂️🧞‍♂️

@DiesiraeL Жыл бұрын

Makes me feel good to see others appreciate good ol genuine scientific banter in good faith ❤

@frogz Жыл бұрын

thanks for paying chuck with your support(___MONEY!!!___) so we dont have to!!

@KeyurRohit Жыл бұрын

I loved her what a sweet yet brilliant lady 💗 inspiring us all to be polite and maintain human decency even after possessing knowledge.

@chelseacray Жыл бұрын

I've seen this film many times. It's really wonderful.

@kailsaigaming5610 Жыл бұрын

Loved it when chuck referenced Iron Maiden haha

@tarmstrong9906 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes me like others are curious as to who are the bright minds behind the curtain at Space inc. Thanks Niel for bringing them to us.

@sallymackay3847 Жыл бұрын

My mom worked for JPL in the ‘60’s! Went on to work with Litton Industries up in Northern California on I think the Mariner Mars Project.

@jerrywatson1958 Жыл бұрын

This was great! You all are so funny Laurie has a great sense of humor. She's perfect for Director. I wish they would add a cubesat to Psyche to drop on the asteroid to get some close up samples and pictures.

@Maxire Жыл бұрын

Love all of what Startalk brings, but this one was so sincere and enjoyable to watch!

@mocafrost Жыл бұрын

Excellent guest. Really appreciate her time.

@dcell2216 Жыл бұрын

One of Dr Leshin's colleagues had a great presentation on a World Science Festival panel explaining how certain building blocks of life would always undergo the same reaction with eachother. If that happens here, it can happen anywhere and he's convinced about an abundance of life in the universe. And one form or another. Microbial life in our solar system seems therefor very plausible and fingers crossed for more advanced lifeforms. There doesn't seem to be indication for somekind of Sentient life however. Perhaps there once was a native sentient species somewhere, long forgotten for wich they simply didn't line up with our short window of human's existence, let alone the mere 100 years we actually started to monitor into space.

@smmfdftbh 11 ай бұрын

Shes right, Arizona is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I want to move there when my daughter graduates. We were just in Phoenix this past summer, and went to Sedona and the Grand Canyon. IMHO Arizona is the prettiest state in the US, there is so much to see

@47f0 Жыл бұрын

"All these worlds are yours. Except Europa. Attempt no landing there." Arthur C. Clark - 2010.

@masterofnone3981 Жыл бұрын

You guys make learning so much fun. Thanks..

@IKGunaratna Жыл бұрын

What an awesome Q&A. She's NASA Administrator material for sure. Also, I was really surprised to hear that GWB put together a team, which included these two (yea not Lord Chuck).

@AlkisGD Жыл бұрын

Hopefully she'll be back in the future with more JPL news! (And again when she becomes the head of NASA 😌)

@Amantducafe Жыл бұрын

Debo admitir, Chuck tiene excelente pronunciación en español

@phildad4900 Жыл бұрын

Yes Chuck! Lovin the Rick n Morty reference 😆 Vertical drop light sabre 👍🤣

@jimr9499 Жыл бұрын

I think this is the least I have ever heard Chuck speak throughout an episode. Lol and that's all because of how awesome Laurie is! Great episode!

@jimr9499 Жыл бұрын

And, don't get me wrong, I LOVE Chuck!

@kingforaday8725 Жыл бұрын

She is a lot smarter than him. Thinks faster too!

@mathew00 Жыл бұрын

I'm so greatful for this channel! ❤

@torq6 Жыл бұрын

This made me want to apply to work at the JPL. Mechanical Engineer at same company for almost 20 years, maybe time for a new challenge 😅

@brenda5511 Жыл бұрын

What a great segment! Please have Dr. Laurie back.

@BenLeshin Жыл бұрын

Aunt Laurie is so awesome!

@MikeJamesMedia Жыл бұрын

Love the science, of course, but congratulations to the extremely smart and charming Laurie Leshin. It would be great to hear more from her in the future! :)

@Asml8ed Жыл бұрын

This was simply fantastic. Laurie Leshin is great!

@ser1ification Жыл бұрын

Amazing session!! Thank you all!

@kamkarlo9733 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this knowledge

@SirCutEmUp 2 ай бұрын

One of the most important people on the planet 🤝🏾

@tommy2064 Жыл бұрын

Really like the mustache and eyebrows and hair in the top right corner of the thumbnail! 👌

@Laser9113 Жыл бұрын

Never did I think Maiden and star talk would cross paths 🤘🏻🪐

@piggyy4193 Жыл бұрын

Sir, it would be very grateful if you could conduct webinars on Science(Astronomy, Physics) for high school students(9-12)for our proper idea of mankind in the universe...😅

@tubbusmaximus4743 Жыл бұрын

Please have Laurie back! She is remarkable!!!

@Itsallfun3000 7 ай бұрын

I love the Alejandro parts! Good patron and good job Chuck

@kenniemorash2882 Жыл бұрын

this episode was one of my favorites !!!

@cmcoreas Жыл бұрын

I live down the street, and hike by often! Yay JPL!!

@jeffsiegwart Жыл бұрын

Great show! Welcome Laurie Leshin to JPL.

@sargenmi Жыл бұрын

Europa report, what a great movie, love it. I hope it doesn't come reality, but you never know what's below that moon-ice cap... What a great show, very informative.

@betrayalz84 Жыл бұрын

Europa Report really is a hidden gem of a movie

@kristoferbochat Жыл бұрын

I love her, one of the best interviews.

@jacobisrael661 Жыл бұрын

Laurie is the only person I’ve followed on social media from your shows lol. What a badass

@marcuslobo5765 Жыл бұрын

Awesome episode. Keep up the great work

@rashida60cb Жыл бұрын

So interesting...Love it and Star Talk

@isaackitone Жыл бұрын

Shout out to Alejandro Renosso. 👋👋🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

@notinmanitou Жыл бұрын

They should take the Mars samples to ISS and let them open them first, before the bring them to Earth. Has everyone here read The Andromeda Strain? If not, you should.

@nathanieloliver1025 Жыл бұрын

Yayy new starTalk 🥹💯❤️

@williamkacensky4796 Жыл бұрын

Excellent StarTalk. Laurie is a gem. I had a good chuckle when all of you mentioned 👽. I find it very interesting after 72 years, that the expenditure of still looking out is considered when extraterrestrial visitation is already here.

@hardergamer Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Laurie Leshin for your excellent insight, I will be looking out for you. :)

@halbarber3 Жыл бұрын

Now I will have two people come to mind when I hear about the JPL, Dr. Leshin and Bobak the Mohawk Guy.

@Sangookooya Жыл бұрын

that laugh at 44:30 was infectious I loved it

@TheMichaelBeck Жыл бұрын

I'm 100% certain there is life in the oceans of Europa & Encelidus. Also, I've solved the dark matter problem. Information has mass. Mass has gravity. Dark matter is all the knowledge and thoughts of every being in the universe. Neil, you can be my "plus one" at my Nobel acceptance speech. ✌

@010beattie Жыл бұрын

An awesome startalk

@AmazePaulz Жыл бұрын

I LOVED eurpoa report. One of my favourite sci fi movies

@judahdatoy6134 11 ай бұрын

Lightning round is now renamed ... The snail paced segment.

@GreenAppelPie Жыл бұрын

I 😂 at a perfectly vertical lightsaber, what an excellent reference

@reraise779 Жыл бұрын

Awesome show and guest especially.

@Pajeeezy Жыл бұрын

This was a great show Neil! Mad respect for how you’ve been able to create a such a unique space as an Astro physicist while adding your own twist over the years. I only wish you were able to ask questions that were a tad bit more raw. The upcoming Psyche mission could have yielded a lot more questions. Since the mission is going to mine so many valuable metals from the asteroid, it would be interesting to know potentially how much money the mission will bring to the country and also Elon Musk since the mission will be using his rockets.. Great show tho Neil.