# #27 Jason Steffen - Kepler Mission Legacy, Particle Physics, Optimal Plane Boarding

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Podcast: [Cool Worlds Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cool-worlds-podcast-6424163)
Published: 2025-11-07T11:15:54+00:00
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