688. 特別編 Daimaru 11.27.25

This podcast episode features an interview with Daimaru Takuro, a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) engineer, who discusses the challenging times at NASA due to budget cuts proposed by the new presidential administration. These cuts are primarily affecting robotics and planetary science, leading to potential layoffs and project holds, including the Lunar rover mission, Cadre. Takuro also shares insights on thermal considerations for lunar missions, the possibility of life on Mars, and the potential for collaboration between JPL and private companies. The conversation explores the impact of these changes on NASA's future, the importance of robotic missions in supporting human exploration, and the need for innovative technologies to enable lunar rover survival during the night.