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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

From backyard telescopes to global reach: AstroKobi and the power of short-form space videos

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

The Planetary Society

Technology, Science

4.81.4K Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

AstroKobi joins Sarah Al-Ahmed to explore the rise of a new generation of space communicators. Plus, updates on NASA’s science budget and the confirmation process for the next NASA administrator.

Transcript

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0:00.0

How do you go viral while making space videos?

0:05.0

By making science accessible.

0:07.0

This week on Planetary Radio.

0:14.0

I'm Sarah Alahmid of the Planetary Society, with more of the human adventure across our solar system and beyond.

0:22.2

This week I sit down with science communicator and content creator Kobe Brown,

0:26.7

better known online as AstroCobi. I've been one of his fans for a long time.

0:31.5

We spoke in person at the Planetary Society's headquarters about his journey and the future of

0:36.5

space communication. Then we'll hear from Jack Corelli, the Planetary Society's Director of Government Relations,

0:42.3

for a critical space policy update.

0:44.3

With the nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA Administrator moving on to its next step,

0:49.3

and a proposed 47% cut to NASA's science budget looming,

0:53.3

there's a lot at stake for the future of American space exploration.

0:57.5

And of course, we'll wrap things up with What's Up with Bruce Betts.

1:01.2

If you love planetary radio and want to stay informed about the latest space discoveries,

1:05.8

make sure to hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcasting platform.

1:09.6

By subscribing, you'll never miss an

1:11.3

episode filled with new and awe-inspiring ways to know the cosmos and our place within it.

1:18.5

Kobe Brown, who's better known online as Astro Kobe, is one of the world's most popular

1:23.1

space-focused content creators. Since launching his channel in 2022, he's amassed over 5 million

1:29.4

followers and billions of views, making complex topics in physics, astrophysics, planetary science,

1:35.4

and cosmology accessible to audiences around the world. Kobe is based in Australia and holds

1:41.3

degrees in physics, astrophysics, and applied mathematics. But it's his infectious enthusiasm for space and his signature soothing voice that have captured

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