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title: Mars, the space race and how to inspire a new generation of young explorers
description: Natalie Panek in conversation with Mike Walsh
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[Between Worlds ](https://www.mike-walsh.com/podcast)

# [Mars, the space race and how to inspire a new generation of young explorers](https://www.mike-walsh.com/podcast/natalie-panek)

 Written by [Mike Walsh](https://www.mike-walsh.com/podcast/author/mike-walsh) | Oct 9, 2017 1:18:34 PM

 

Natalie Panek is an inspiring young innovator, with dreams of playing a dynamic role in the future of space exploration. A rocket scientist, she was recently named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network, a Forbes 30 under 30 2015, and “a vocal advocate for women in technology” by The Financial Post. In her spare time she has designed and driven a solar-powered car across North America, and builds space robotics.

 

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