# Space Madness Podcast Episode 38: Geology - Beyond Rocks

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Podcast: [The Space Madness Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-space-madness-podcast-7367476)
Published: 2026-01-26T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://spacemadness.podbean.com/e/space-madness-podcast-episode-38-geology-beyond-rocks/
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Duration seconds: 2529

## Resource

In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov interviews Craig Peterson, a retired systems engineer from JPL and current employee at TransAstra. They discuss Craig's journey into the space field, his experiences at JPL, and the exciting work being done in asteroid mining. Craig shares insights on the evolution of software in space engineering, the importance of systems engineering, and the lessons learned throughout his career. The conversation also touches on early planetary missions and the future of space exploration, including the role of AI in engineering.

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