Red Planet Live is excited to welcome Dr. Luther “Luke” Beegle — a veteran NASA scientist and current executive at Northrop Grumman — for a 60‑minute live broadcast on Tuesday, April 1 at 5:00 pm PT with host Ashton Zeth.
At Northrop Grumman, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and space technology, Dr. Beegle directs advanced programs in robotics, autonomous systems, and in‑situ instrumentation for NASA missions, Department of Defense initiatives, and commercial space ventures.
Over his 25‑year career at NASA, Dr. Beegle led the development and operation of SHERLOC, the laser‑spectroscopy instrument aboard the 2020 Mars Perseverance rover that scans Martian rocks for signs of life.
During this episode, he’ll share key SHERLOC discoveries and their implications for future Mars exploration, spotlight the latest rover and instrument innovations that will enable human missions, discuss his approach to building and leading large multidisciplinary science teams, and offer his vision for the next generation of planetary science and astrobiology.
Register now to join live, submit your questions, and gain insider insight from one of the field’s foremost leaders!
If you’re not able to join the podcast, the full episode will be posted on the Mars Society’s YouTube channel immediately after the broadcast. It will also be available shortly thereafter on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and via RSS feed.
Red Planet Live is the Mars Society’s semi-monthly podcast, hosted by Ashton Zeth, featuring conversations with leading experts on Mars and space exploration, STEM education, advanced technology, women in science, and more. Join us and be part of the conversation!
