Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
With billionaire Jared Isaacman nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead NASA, big questions arise about the future of space exploration. In this episode of Mr. Universe, Monte Belmonte and Salman Hameed explore the potential impact of this controversial appointment on NASA’s priorities, including missions to the Moon and Mars.
They also dive into the James Webb Space Telescope’s breathtaking image of the Sombrero Galaxy—or as Monte insists, the "Coconut Galaxy." Don’t miss this engaging discussion on space policy and stunning cosmic discoveries!
An edited version of this segment airs on The Fabulous 413 on NPR/NEPM
Listen Here: npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413
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Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios
Credits:
Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed
Editor: Shehryar Shaikh
Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi
Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters):
Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge
Stellar Orbiters:
AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund
Space Orbiters:
Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi
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With billionaire Jared Isaacman nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead NASA, big questions arise about the future of space exploration. In this episode of Mr. Universe, Monte Belmonte and Salman Hameed explore the potential impact of this controversial appointment on NASA’s priorities, including missions to the Moon and Mars.
They also dive into the James Webb Space Telescope’s breathtaking image of the Sombrero Galaxy—or as Monte insists, the "Coconut Galaxy." Don’t miss this engaging discussion on space policy and stunning cosmic discoveries!
An edited version of this segment airs on The Fabulous 413 on NPR/NEPM
Listen Here: npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413
#scienceexplained #trump2024 #nasa #astronomynews #spacex #elonmusk #astronomyphotography #jameswebbspacetelescope #hubbletelescope #discovery
Subscribe to our NEW Kids English Channel here: youtube.com/@UCdIRtt8-Og1q99bkK5XBhoQ
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Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios
Credits:
Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed
Editor: Shehryar Shaikh
Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi
Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters):
Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge
Stellar Orbiters:
AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund
Space Orbiters:
Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi
Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well!
If you wish to donate, please visit: kainaatstudios.com/donate
