Episode 761 • • 1:38:50 - 1:44:35
761: Deconflicting
NASA Water on Mars Discovery, The Martian Movie Tie-in
NASA's announcement of liquid water on Mars is analyzed as a promotional tie-in for the Matt Damon film "The Martian." The hosts discuss the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which NASA cites as a reason why the Mars rover cannot get close to the water for fear of contamination. They express skepticism about the timing and suggest it is part of a broader effort to prepare the public for "alien" disclosures.