<p>On this Part 1 episode of Mars Ascend is the Director of the Office of Space and Advanced Technology for the U.S. Department of State, Kenneth D. Hodgkins. We discuss the role Ken's office and the State Department play in formulating international space policy and promoting cooperation in space.</p>

On this Part 1 episode of Mars Ascend is the Director of the Office of Space and Advanced Technology for the U.S. Department of State, Kenneth D. Hodgkins. We discuss the role Ken's office and the State Department play in formulating international space policy and promoting cooperation in space.

International Space Cooperation and the United States Department of State- Part 1

<p>On this episode of Mars Ascend we welcome Marianne Dyson, co-author with astronaut Buzz Aldrin of the recent book 'Welcome to Mars- Making a Home on the Red Planet.' We discuss the book as well as ideas for keeping our youth involved in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Marianne was one of NASA'S first Flight Controllers, she is a prolific award winning author and passionate space advocate.</p>

On this episode of Mars Ascend we welcome Marianne Dyson, co-author with astronaut Buzz Aldrin of the recent book 'Welcome to Mars- Making a Home on the Red Planet.' We discuss the book as well as ideas for keeping our youth involved in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Marianne was one of NASA'S first Flight Controllers, she is a prolific award winning author and passionate space advocate.