We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Kris Zacny, Vice President & Director of Exploration Technology at Honeybee Robotics, as the next guest on Red Planet Live! Hosted by Ashton Zeth, this exciting episode will air on Tuesday, January 21st, at 5:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM EST.
Dr. Zacny will share insights into Honeybee Robotics’ cutting-edge advancements in spacecraft, robotic rovers, and deep-space exploration technologies. He’ll also discuss space mining, In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), and planetary geotechnical engineering, answering questions from our virtual audience during the live 60-minute broadcast.
As a subsidiary of Blue Origin, Honeybee Robotics is renowned for its innovative systems used in spacecraft, defense, medical devices, and more. With a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from UC Berkeley and a background managing mining projects in South Africa, Dr. Zacny holds numerous NASA New Technology Records and Group Achievement Awards, making him a true expert in the field.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the future of space mining and exploration and to ask your burning questions! Visit here to sign up today! Pre-registration is required to submit questions during the show, streamed live on the Mars Society’s YouTube channel. If you can’t make it, the episode will be available later on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and RSS News.
Red Planet Live is the Mars Society’s monthly podcast, hosted by Ashton Zeth, featuring conversations with leading experts on Mars exploration, STEM education, space technology, and more. Join us and be part of the conversation!
