From the crackle of a Geiger counter to the quiet pulse of an ultrasound, this episode explores how we detect the invisible. I dive into the science of radiation — cosmic, ionizing, non-ionizing — and how it’s measured in space. We’ll talk about Geiger counters aboard spacecraft, sonar and why it doesn’t work in space, and how ultrasound waves are used not just in medicine, but even in space operations.I also share the chilling story of the Demon Core, a real-life radiation accident during the Manhattan Project that changed the way we handle nuclear material forever.And then… I bring it all home. In a personal twist, I reveal something new on the horizon for me and my family — using the very same invisible waves we’ve been talking about.This one’s about radiation, waves, and signals in the silence — both out there in the stars, and right here on Earth.🔬 Topics Covered:Types of radiation: ionizing vs non-ionizingGeiger counters in space explorationWhy sonar doesn’t work in spaceHow ultrasound helps us detect lifeThe true story of the Demon CoreA surprise at the end of the Video!🛰️ Stay curious, and keep looking up.#RedMarsLabs #SpaceTechnology #Radiation #Ultrasound #DemonCore #AstroJake #SpacePodcast #NewBabyReveal #SpaceScience #InvisibleWaves

🎙️ Stranded on the Moon: The First RedMars Mission!You’ve just crash-landed on the Moon. Your systems are failing. There’s no one around.But you’re not giving up. With your onboard ESP32-S3 module and a few salvaged components, you’re going to build a beacon—and send an SOS signal across the void.Welcome to the first mission from RedMars Labs, where I, Jake (aka AstroJake), walk you through the vision behind my new line of space-inspired electronics kits designed for makers, students, and explorers alike.🔧 In this episode:The concept behind the Lunar Mission KitHow you’ll use Morse code, LEDs, and the ESP32-S3 to simulate a real space emergencyMy journey as a solo engineer with real experience in the space industryA sneak peek at the CubeSat frame I’m designing for future missionsWhy RedMars Labs is more than a brand—it’s a hands-on movement🛒 Kits available now on Etsy!🌐 Learn more at: https://redmars.com/redmars-labs🚀 Learn to build. Build to explore.🔴 This is RedMars Labs.

Time to catch up! What is to come?- Development Kits (IoT, Robotics, Beck-End Servers)- Core Flight System (cFS)- CubeSats!Etsy Store (Products coming soon! - https://www.etsy.com/shop/RedMarsShop?ref=shop_profile&listing_id=1343575134)

Been a while since we have caught up and have some big things in the works! Watch this video to learn about our builder kits to help those learn and get hands on with RedMars Labs doing electronics and Programming!www.redmars.com/RedMars-labs for more details and to keep up with what is going on!

In this episode of the RedMars Podcast, AstroJake dives into the hidden war above our heads—cybersecurity in space.We explore real-world satellite hacks, including:The 1999 UK Skynet military satellite incidentThe 2007–2008 intrusions into NASA’s Landsat-7 and Terra AM-1 satellitesThe major 2022 Viasat hack during the Ukraine-Russia conflictThen, we look ahead:What happens when we build permanent bases on the Moon?What are the cybersecurity risks of life-support systems, communications, or even critical infrastructure being targeted by ransomware or state actors?This episode unpacks spaceborne threat models, real vulnerabilities, and the high-stakes consequences of digital warfare in orbit and beyond.🔴 Subscribe for more on space tech, exploration, and security.🛰️ Brought to you by RedMars LLC#RedMarsPodcast #CyberSecurity #SpaceSecurity #SatelliteHack #ViasatHack #MoonBase #AstroJake #SpaceTechnology

Did you know electric cars were already on the roads in the 1800s and early 1900s? In this episode, we take a surprising look back at the history of electric vehicles before jumping into the future with the new Slate Auto electric trucks. From there, the conversation shifts to the Moon—specifically NASA’s plans for the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), the electric truck of the Moon. We dive into how astronauts may soon travel across the lunar surface and where they might live, exploring the use of 3D-printed habitats, inflatable domes, and how lunar soil could be used as radiation shielding. This is a journey through time and space, connecting the electric past with the lunar future.

Today on The RedMars Podcast, AstroJake dives headfirst into the chaos surrounding the NS-31 launch and the wild takes floating around online. I react to videos from Brett Cooper, Benny Johnson (The Benny Show), and Candid Truth—fact-checking, debunking, and breaking down all the misinformation they've been spreading about the mission.Was the launch fake? Did they even watch the launch? Or read a single mission brief? Spoiler: nope. This was a podcast I wasn’t planning on doing... but after seeing just how off the mark some of these takes were, I had to step in.If you want real facts, actual science, and a few laughs while we set the record straight, this is the episode for you. Strap in—it's time for a reality check, RedMars style.

In this episode of The RedMars Podcast, we’re going full Moon mode! 🌕💥

Join AstroJake as we dig into the wild world of ISRU – In-Situ Resource Utilization – and how it’s shaping the future of space exploration. We're talking about turning Moon dirt into power systems! Yep, you heard that right.

From NASA's big push to use local resources in space, to Blue Origin’s Blue Alchemist program literally cooking up solar panels from lunar soil simulant, we explore how these technologies could power a future Moon base and even support long-term missions to Mars.

Plus, Jake shares some behind-the-scenes insight into his own Masters Capstone project – a concept for a Lunar Prospecting Mission designed to hunt down the Moon’s hidden treasures.

If you're into space tech, Moon missions, or just love the idea of making stuff from Moon dust, this episode is a must-listen. Hit play and blast off with us! 🚀

#RedMarsPodcast #AstroJake #ISRU #LunarTech #BlueAlchemist #MoonBase #SpaceExploration