Making space matter: A space journalist’s journey

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

The Planetary Society

Technology, Science

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Space journalist Sarah Cruddas shares her journey from astrophysics to storytelling, exploring how journalism can make space exploration more accessible and meaningful.

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0:00.0	Space Journalism, where science meets storytelling. We meet a leading voice in the field
0:08.8	this week on planetary radio. I'm Sarah Al-Ahmed of the Planetary Society, with more of the
0:19.1	human adventure across our solar system and beyond.
0:22.3	From reporting live at space shuttle launches to helping shape how we talk about space in the media,
0:27.4	journalist and author Sarah Kretis has built a career sharing the wonders of the cosmos with
0:31.9	the world.
0:32.9	Today she's bringing that insight to our show.
0:35.6	Then stick around for What's Up with Bruce Betz,
0:40.4	where we'll explore what we think makes a good science journalist.
0:45.2	If you love planetary radio and want to stay informed about the latest space discoveries,
0:48.7	make sure you hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcasting platform.
0:53.7	By subscribing, you'll never miss an episode filled with new and awe-inspiring ways to know the cosmos and our place within it.
0:56.4	We've got a special Planetary Society event coming up on June 25th, and wherever you are in the world, you're invited.
1:02.6	Our very own Matt Kaplan, our senior communications advisor at the Planetary Society, is going to be hosting a live discussion with Jim Green, Rob Manning, and Emily Loctawala.
1:12.4	They're the authors of a beautiful new book called Mars, Photographs from the NASA Archives.
1:17.7	If you happen to be near Pasadena, California, you're welcome to join us in person.
1:21.7	But space is limited.
1:23.4	You'll find links to RSVP for the live stream or claim free in-person tickets on this
1:27.7	week's Planetary Radio episode page.
1:31.0	Now, on to today's guest.
1:34.2	Sarah Kretis is a space journalist, an international television host, an award-winning author,
1:40.3	and a longtime friend of the Planetary Society. With a background in astrophysics and a gift for storytelling,
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