The Future of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab | Cosmic Queries

[@StarTalk]

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

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

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

[@jacobisrael661]

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

[@Girlsforever1982]

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]

Yes. Right here on Earth. Next question please.

[@chickensoup2314]

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

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Neil and Chuck for 2024

[@dunderwood4444]

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]

My two daddies

[@Burnsukaz]

I would love to see that❤

[@jasonleblanc6260]

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

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

I'll buy that t for a dollar.

[@jamiboothe]

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

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

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

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

@@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.

[@michaelwells4802]

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]

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

[@pablofleitas5967]

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

[@greatcesari]

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

[@jimmydean123123]

I'm getting Kamala vibes from her.

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

@@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.

[@P51Dfan]

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!

[@R0bobb1e]

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]

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]

Absolutelt agree!

[@WtchyB]

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

[@stevensmith8261]

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

[@BIIZZxGaming]

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

[@DiesiraeL]

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

[@frogz]

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

[@dancooper8551]

Best interview ever! JPL and Caltech rock!

[@spindash2023]

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]

And Violetta

[@zeninsyt]

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

[@josephsworkshop75]

Another great guest. Great edition. Thanks all.

[@RYN988]

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

[@chris_johns]

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]

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

[@Duane_Day]

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.

[@mjkler9109]

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.

[@sapelesteve]

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]

They really didn't give out any new details.

[@jamesstevens9394]

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]

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

[@vagramvardanyan9407]

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

[@RuggerDez]

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

[@DiesiraeL]

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

[@SixthMassExtinction]

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

[@dk-fk4xm]

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.

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

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!

[@dustin5707]

Everyone needs to check out Chuck Nice stand up on KZbin. 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

[@huero33]

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. 😊

[@dunderwood4444]

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 😆 🤣 😂

[@KeyurRohit]

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

[@kailsaii]

Loved it when chuck referenced Iron Maiden haha

[@laszloliedloff7231]

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

[@mocafrost]

Excellent guest. Really appreciate her time.

[@rohrichoak9740]

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]

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

[@rohrichoak9740]

@@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]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@mathew00]

I'm so greatful for this channel! ❤

[@tappingthevein1]

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

[@frogz]

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!!

[@omgemilyhd4500]

Europa Report is awesome!!

[@Maxire]

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

[@destroyer9817]

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.

[@connorlappe2418]

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

[@BenLeshin]

Aunt Laurie is so awesome!

[@spoogtastic]

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.

[@47f0]

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

[@tarmstrong9906]

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.

[@chelseacray]

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

[@jerrywatson1958]

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.

[@sallymackay3847]

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.

[@jimr9499]

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]

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

[@kingforaday8725]

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

[@masterofnone3981]

You guys make learning so much fun. Thanks..

[@Laser9113]

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

[@010beattie]

An awesome startalk

[@rashida60cb]

So interesting...Love it and Star Talk

[@smmfdftbh]

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

[@MrDigitop]

33:24 calling Laurent Perrier CHAMPAGNE, a sparkling wine is about as insulting as calling Pluto a planet...

[@MikeJamesMedia]

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! :)

[@brenda5511]

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

[@IKGunaratna]

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).

[@dcell2216]

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.

[@SirCutEmUp]

One of the most important people on the planet 🤝🏾

[@Amantducafe]

Debo admitir, Chuck tiene excelente pronunciación en español

[@betrayalz84]

Europa Report really is a hidden gem of a movie

[@Itsallfun3000]

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

[@kamkarlo9733]

Thanks a lot for this knowledge

[@torq6]

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 😅

[@jacobisrael661]

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

[@MusikCassette]

22:25 why would going faster be correlated with going more often? Isn't the the budget the upper limit, on how many missions you can fly?

[@kristoferbochat]

I love her, one of the best interviews.

[@phildad4900]

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

[@Asml8ed]

This was simply fantastic. Laurie Leshin is great!

[@tubbusmaximus4743]

Please have Laurie back! She is remarkable!!!

[@MarcFireHart]

Psyche is Unicron! Let it pass!

[@AlkisGD]

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

[@jeffsiegwart]

Great show! Welcome Laurie Leshin to JPL.

[@tommy2064]

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

[@siya.abc123]

In a parallel universe out there I'm sure Neil allows his guests to finish their thoughts without disturbance.

[@ogelsmogel]

I don't think he's that bad.

[@morbidmanmusic]

It's just a cliche you latched on to. They're having a conversation.

[@brucepreston3927]

@Ogel Smogel He used to be much worse about it but he has gotten much better lately...He mostly does it just to try and keep everybody on the same page...It used to annoy the crap out of me but I understand why he does it most of the time...

[@makayladorvil1542]

Lol 😂

[@frogz]

@@morbidmanmusic you havent watched the show for very long eh? it isnt just a cliche, it is a TROPE

[@AmazePaulz]

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

[@cmcoreas]

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

[@Oribayo]

that laugh at 44:30 was infectious I loved it

[@juwanrollins8247]

As a destiny 2 player I can tell u EXACTLY what’s on Europa, and I got a lil surprise for you in Saturns rings🤭

[@leomartin1903]

Neil KNOWS EVERYTHING!

[@kenniemorash2882]

this episode was one of my favorites !!!

[@halbarber3]

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

[@tutubeos]

Congrats to Laurie! 💙

[@williamkacensky4796]

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.

[@GreenAppelPie]

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

[@sargenmi]

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.

[@hardergamer]

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

[@ser1ification]

Amazing session!! Thank you all!

[@OuterSpaceDogs]

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

[@eriktorres7895]

Omg this woman is so freakin cool

[@isaackitone]

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

[@marcuslobo5765]

Awesome episode. Keep up the great work

[@Rabanus]

It's nice to know that Chuck watches Rick and Morty!!!

[@allanw9206]

That was awesome, thanks guys!

[@user-ng9gd4vl9s]

"A Metal Planet." Awesome

[@piggyy4193]

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...😅

[@mazdavorot]

Metal world with Rob Halford!

[@MrSqueasil]

I loved the uropa report. Great movie.

[@dustingomez7590]

I love that Chuck threw in the Rick and Morty perfectly vertical light saber reference. You my hero Chuck

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Psych!

[@moniqueshizzle]

*Sike

[@Ladle66]

44:27 dat voice