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b'It takes a lot of energy and technology to leave terra firma. But why rocket into space when there\\u2019s so much to be done on Earth? From the practical usefulness of satellites to the thrill of exploring other worlds, let us count the ways.\\nThe launch of a NOAA weather satellite to join its twin provides unparalleled observation of storms, wildfires, and even lightning.\\xa0Find out what it\\u2019s like to watch hurricanes form from space.\\nMeanwhile, more than a dozen countries want their own satellites to help solve real-world problems, including tracking disease.\\xa0Learn how one woman is helping make space accessible to everyone.\\nPlus, now that we\\u2019ve completed our grand tour of the Solar System, which bodies are targets for return missions and which for human exploration?\\xa0\\xa0\\nGuests:\\n\\n\\nSarah Cruddas\\xa0\\u2013 Space journalist, broadcaster, and author based in the U.K.\\n\\n\\nJamese Sims\\xa0\\u2013 GOES-R Project Manager at NOAA\\n\\n\\nDanielle Wood\\xa0\\u2013 Assistant professor, MIT Media Lab, Director of the Space Enabled Research Group\\n\\n\\n Jim Green\\xa0\\u2013 NASA Planetary Science Division Director\\xa0\\n\\nOriginally aired March 5, 2018\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'