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The Astro Ben Podcast

Feb 26, 2021

For episode 4 of The Astro Ben Podcast, we welcome Athena Brensberger, Astronomer, Space Influencer, and model. Athena and Ben talk about space communication in the media, ensuring equity for young STEM and space enthusiasts, and diversity among the space industry!

0:30 Intro/Mars

2:12 Recap of last week

3:00 Search for...


Feb 18, 2021

This week we welcome special guest Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Director General of the European Space Agency, to discuss how diversity has played a role in his life and how diversity will be the future of space!

0:35 Intro/Guest Johann-Dietrich Wörner (“Jan”)

1:50 What is the European Space Agency?

2:45 ESA recruiting...


Feb 12, 2021

This week Imran Yusufzai, fellow Space enthusiast and film professional, chats with Ben on episode two of The Astro Ben Podcast: Diversity in the Space Industry about personal obstacles Imran has overcome, space for young learners, and space in the media!

0:30 Last week recap

1:47 Name change

2:40 Meet...