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870 (Special Edition) |  Listen to the show! | | Aired on January 13th, 2008 | | Guest: Dr. Paul D. Spudis |
| Guest: Dr. Paul Spudis. Dr. Paul Spudis of the Applied Physics Laboratory and Lunar and Planetary Institute was the guest for this Space Show program. We started off with a discussion of the Moon, the VSE, and the role the Moon plays in the VSE. Some of the issues raised and questions asked involved ice on the Moon, possible locations for a lunar settlement, temperatures within the lunar soil, the Google Lunar X Prize competition, and the lower labor costs in countries such as India and China which contribute to much lower-priced Indian and Chinese space missions compared to more expensive United States programs. We talked about what types of scientific knowledge could still be gained by studying the Moon. We had this discussion since there is a school of thought which believes we have learned most of what we can learn by studying the Moon. In response to the discussion as to the value of the Moon and its importance, Dr. Spudis listed several categories including astronomy, planetary science and learning more about the evolution of the Earth-Moon system . Here he said the Moon has a more accurate history over its 4 billion year history than the Earth. The Moon is also a platform for looking out and that is an important different perspective. Dr. Spudis said the clear dark sky of the Moon is important for many forms of astronomy. In addition the dark side, which is shielded from Earth-based radio noise, is particularly important for radio astronomy. In addition, the Moon is a natural space station where people can learn to work in a different space and planetary environment. This training is important as we push outward into space and onto Mars. The Moon is also a repository of resources as it contains every element that we need to live off-planet. This discussion is at the top of the second segment of the program, don't miss what he has to say. Dr. Spudis was asked about his use of the word "planet" to describe the Moon. You will want to hear what he has to say about the Moon's place as a planet. In response to a question, we discussed lunar volcanic vents and forces, He3 and fusion, mining on the Moon, as well as NASA's difficulties with the Aries 1 rocket and their timetable for returning to the Moon. These latter subjects are in the last segment of the program. You will certainly want to hear this interesting and important discussion. If you have a follow up question or comment for Dr. Spudis , please visit his website at www.spudislunarresources.com/. You can email him from there or use pspudis@comcast.net.
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| About our guest... |
Dr. Paul D. Spudis
Paul D. Spudis
Senior Staff Scientist
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Houston, TX 77058
Geologist specializing in research on the histories of and the processes on the terrestrial planets. Served on NASA’s Lunar and Planetary Sample Team (LAPST), which advises allocations of lunar samples for scientific research, the Lunar Exploration Science Working Group (LEXSWG),that devised scientific strategies of lunar exploration, and the Planetary Geology Working Group, which monitors overall directions in the planetary research community. Served on the Committee for Planetary and Lunar Exploration (COMPLEX), an advisory committee of the National Academy of Sciences, and the Synthesis Group, a White House panel that in 1990-1991, analyzed a return to the Moon to establish a base and the first human mission to Mars. Member, Presidential Commission on the Implementation of U.S. Space Exploration Policy, 2004. Deputy Leader of the Science Team for the Department of Defense Clementine mission to the Moon in 1994. Principal Investigator, Mini-SAR experiment on Indian Chandrayaan mission to the Moon, 2008-2009. Team member, Mini-RF technology demonstration experiment, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission to the Moon, 2008-present.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Geology Arizona State University (1982)
Sc.M. Geology Brown University (1977)
B.S. Geology Arizona State University (1976)
For additional details, please see: www.spudislunarresources.com/Resume/Resume%202006.htm
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