This planetary geologist has worked on nearly every Mars rover while connecting government, universities, the private sector, and the public. When NASA deployed a small six-wheeled robot named Sojourner on Mars in 1997, space-obsessed 11-year-old Tanya Harrison was watching. “When NASA released the little animated GIF of Sojourner driving onto the surface, I thought, ‘I […] The post Tanya Harrison: Roving on Mars (AGU Eos) appeared first on Dr. Tanya Harrison.| Dr. Tanya Harrison
When Canadian and European Space Agency leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work together in June, leaders focused their public remarks primarily on shared exploration goals and decades of fruitful partnership. “Canada and the European Space Agency are working on a number of projects all the way from exploration to Earth observation, communication, navigation and many […] The post A New Approach to Space Diplomacy: Hard-hitting Calculations Outweigh Foreign-policy Considerations (Space...| Dr. Tanya Harrison
Dr. Tanya Harrison, 39, was a planetary scientist working a high-profile job in the space industry when she decided to make a major life change. Between experiencing harassment on the job and working 12-hour days with no time for anything else, she realized it was time to try another path. In 2023, Dr. Harrison left […] The post Burnout, Bullying and a Breakthrough: One Woman’s Path to Reinvention (The Globe and Mail) appeared first on Dr. Tanya Harrison.| Dr. Tanya Harrison
Pop star Katy Perry and five other women safely returned to Earth after reaching space aboard Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket. The singer was joined by Bezos’s fiancée Lauren Sánchez and CBS presenter Gayle King, who said a highlight of the flight was hearing Perry sing Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”. After landing back […] The post Blue Origin Crew Safely Back on Earth After All-Female Space Flight (BBC) appeared first on Dr. Tanya Harrison.| Dr. Tanya Harrison
This episode explores the journey of planetary scientist Dr. Tanya Harrison, who shares insights about Mars exploration, sustainability, and the future of humanity beyond Earth. We discuss how personal passion can inspire professional paths in the rapidly evolving space sector.| Dr. Tanya Harrison
US President Donald Trump last week laid out one of the biggest challenges ever for NASA — to land the first humans on Mars. But his detailed budget request for the fiscal year 2026 also proposed cancelling dozens of the space agency’s missions, including projects to study Earth, Mars and Venus. And the next day, on […] The post Trump wants to put humans on Mars — here’s what scientists think (Nature) appeared first on Dr. Tanya Harrison.| Dr. Tanya Harrison
In today’s political climate, we must ask: What does space mean for Canada now? What should our priorities be, and how can they serve all Canadians?| Dr. Tanya Harrison
A vibrant pink rocket, soaring towards the cosmos—this is the captivating image greeting readers of Mia and the Martians. The children’s book whisks imaginations to the red planet with its intrepid protagonist, Mia, and her feline co-pilot, Nebula. Through Mia’s eyes, children see a young explorer driven by her love for Mars, the very world she […] The post Young Astronomer’s Tale Aims to Ignite Cosmic Curiosity (Science Magazine) appeared first on Dr. Tanya Harrison.| Dr. Tanya Harrison
Opening the newly published children’s book “Mia and the Martians,” readers see a young girl rushing to the edge of the page, proudly outstretching a pink rocket in her hand. The reader learns what the girl, Mia, is going to present for next week’s science fair. “My favorite planet, of course! Mars!” exclaims the protagonist, Mia. In […]| Dr. Tanya Harrison
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has landed in New Mexico, wrapping up a three-month test mission that faced technical issues and forced it to leave the two astronauts it carried temporarily stranded in space. The spacecraft touched down at White Sands Space Harbor in the New Mexico desert at 04:01 GMT on Saturday. The two crew members it […] The post Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth – leaving crew behind (Al Jazeera) appeared first on Dr. Tanya Harrison.| Dr. Tanya Harrison
Dr. Tanya Harrison has worked on multiple NASA missions to Mars, including the Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance rovers. Hear Dr. Harrison explain her career journey into planetary science and answer student questions about how we send robots to Mars, what happens when robots break, and what it would be like to live on another planet.| Dr. Tanya Harrison
Some airlines are offering special flights to see April’s total solar eclipse, giving passengers a unique opportunity to witness the astronomical event from 30,000 feet. The April 8 eclipse — when the moon passes between the Earth and sun, blocking out the sun’s rays — will pass over North America, and those in the right place […] The post Airlines Operating Special Solar Eclipse Flights To Give Passengers a 30,000-Foot View of Phenomenon (Airline Geeks) appeared first on Dr. Tanya...| Dr. Tanya Harrison