On Episode 271, hear from a NASA program executive to learn how crazy concepts from science fiction might just find their way into how we plan for future deep space missions to the Red Planet. This is the second episode in a reboot of our series about a human mission to Mars.

Houston We Have a Podcast: Mars Ep. 2: Concepts Near Science Fiction

Hello, we’re NASA. You may have seen our astronauts, rocket launches, or Mars rovers — but have you heard our sounds? From interviews with astronauts and engineers to stories that take you on a tour of the galaxy, NASA’s audio offerings let you experience the thrill of space exploration without ever leaving Earth.