Podcasts
Welcome to the AstroLaunch podcast, where we sit down with professionals from across the aerospace industry to explore the ideas, technologies, and careers shaping the future of flight and space. Through in-depth interviews and real-world insights, we aim to educate, inspire, and inform our audience about the science, innovation, and people behind aerospace
Podcast #1
Engineering Flight: What It Takes to Build and Fly a Helicopter
On our first podcast we had the opportunity to interview Anthony Juan, a test controls engineer at the Robinson Helicopter Company. He shared his experiences, how he got into aerospace as well as tips for current students interested in his field.
Podcast #2
Breaking Barriers: A Woman’s Journey in the Military
I am so honored to introduce Colonel Elisabeth White to the podcast. She is the Deputy Commander at Space Base Delta 3 stationed at Los Angeles Air Force Base. She shares her experience as being a female in the military and how she got to where she is today.
Podcast #3
Modeling the universe: How Space Weather Impacts Earth
I’m excited to introduce Souvik Roy to the podcast. He is a space scientist and astrophysicist who works with UCLA and NASA studying space weather and space–Earth interactions. He shares his journey into astrophysics, what it’s like conducting research in space science, and how scientists study the effects of space weather on our planet and technology.
Podcast #4
Navigating the Stars: The Science of Spacecraft Trajectories
In this episode, we welcome Professor Navid Nakhjiri, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona and Visiting Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He shares his journey into aerospace engineering, his work in spacecraft and mission design, and advice for students interested in the field.
Podcast #5
Beyond the Surface: Engineering Materials for Space
I’m excited to introduce Satish Dixit to the podcast. He is a materials scientist and surface engineering expert with more than 30 years of experience developing advanced materials and coatings for aerospace applications. In this episode, he shares his journey into materials science, explains how surface engineering helps spacecraft withstand extreme environments, and discusses the future of aerospace materials technology.