http://www.lunarscience.nasa.gov/ Get access to the latest lunar science news from the NASA Lunar Science Institute. NASA Lunar Science Institute Bringing lunar science to a new generation. Get the latest unique lunar content here, from the NASA Lunar Science Institute. Featuring exclusive interviews with the top lunar experts, the NLSI Podcasts are a great way to learn more about the Moon and what's going on in lunar science and exploration frontiers. en-us ℗ & © 2009 NASA. Commercial use prohibited. All other users must give proper credit. NASA / NLSI Delia.L.Santiago@nasa.gov no astronomy, science, physics, NASA, Moon, Apollo, spaceflight, lunar, planetary Since we’re all under the same Moon, you are cordially invited to a worldwide event called International Observe the Moon Night. This is the 4th annual event like this, and this year it will be held on September 22, 2012. Joining me today to tell us more about International Observe the Moon Night is Brian Day who is the Citizen Science Lead and Education/Public Outreach (E/PO) Specialist at the NASA Lunar Science Institute. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/International_Observe_the_Moon_Night_2012.mp3 Since we’re all under the same Moon, you are cordially invited to a worldwide event called International Observe the Moon Night. This is the 4th annual event like this, and this year it will be held on September 22, 2012. Joining me today to tell us more about International Observe the Moon Night is Brian Day who is the Citizen Science Lead and Education/Public Outreach (E/PO) Specialist at the NASA Lunar Science Institute. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 PDT 13:44 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, international, observe, the, night, 2012, inomn, telescope, public, event, ames, center, brian, day, ladee What makes up the Moon’s tenuous atmosphere? Scientists using the Lyman Alpha Mapping Project or (LAMP) spectrometer aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) found helium in the wispy atmosphere that surrounds the moon. To discuss this discovery, joining us is Dr. Alan Stern, principal investigator for LAMP, from the Southwest Research Institute, in Boulder, Colorado. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/LAMP_Confirms_Apollo_Finding_of_Helium_in_the_Lunar_Atmosphere.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. What makes up the Moon’s tenuous atmosphere? Scientists using the Lyman Alpha Mapping Project or (LAMP) spectrometer aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) found helium in the wispy atmosphere that surrounds the moon. To discuss this discovery, joining us is Dr. Alan Stern, principal investigator for LAMP, from the Southwest Research Institute, in Boulder, Colorado. Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:00:00 PDT 8:16 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, LRO, LAMP, Apollo, Helium, Atmosphere Have you ever you looked up at the full Moon on a clear night and wondered what it would be like
to see it up close? With the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission, we’re getting some of the best views ever of our next door neighbor in space, and since its mission began in 2009, LRO has been sending back beautiful high resolution
views of the lunar surface, thanks to the Lunar Reconnaissance orbiter camera, or LROC. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/The_View_from_LROC.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Have you ever you looked up at the full Moon on a clear night and wondered what it would be like
to see it up close? With the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission, we’re getting some of the best views ever of our next door neighbor in space, and since its mission began in 2009, LRO has been sending back beautiful high resolution
views of the lunar surface, thanks to the Lunar Reconnaissance orbiter camera, or LROC. Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:00:00 PDT 16:19 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, LROC Is there is ice in permanently shadowed craters on the Moon? Scientists working with the mini rf instrument on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter have been attempting a very special and exciting experiment, called bistatic radar observations and with a little help from their friends at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, the team is obtaining data to test the hypothesis that ice maybe present inside craters near the Moon’s poles. Joining us today is Dr. Ben Bussey Principal Investigator for Mini-RF instrument. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/A_Unique_Experiment_for_LROs_Mini_RF.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Is there is ice in permanently shadowed craters on the Moon? Scientists working with the mini rf instrument on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter have been attempting a very special and exciting experiment, called bistatic radar observations and with a little help from their friends at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, the team is obtaining data to test the hypothesis that ice maybe present inside craters near the Moon’s poles. Joining us today is Dr. Ben Bussey Principal Investigator for Mini-RF instrument. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:00:00 PDT 16:40 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, Mars, craters, ice, permanently, shadowed, mini, rf, Reconnaissance, orbiter, ben, bussey, pole, Arecibo, Observatory, Puerto, Rico, bistatic, radar It’s a showdown! The Moon Vs. Mars. These are two very different planetary bodies. But there’s one thing they have very much in common: both are covered with craters. So how do the two compare in the crater department? With us to give us some blow by blow insight is Stuart Robbins, a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder and the Southwest Research Institute, and he also works with the CosmoQuest Moon Mappers citizen science project. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Craters_on_the_Moon_Vs_Mars.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. It’s a showdown! The Moon Vs. Mars. These are two very different planetary bodies. But there’s one thing they have very much in common: both are covered with craters. So how do the two compare in the crater department? With us to give us some blow by blow insight is Stuart Robbins, a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder and the Southwest Research Institute, and he also works with the CosmoQuest Moon Mappers citizen science project. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:00 PDT 16:29 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, Mars, craters, stuart, robbins, university, of, colorado, boulder, southwest, research, institute, cosmoquest, mappers, citizen, science, project What are lunar swirls? On the surface of the Moon are several bizarre bright swirl patterns on lunar regolith, and some people have even compared these mysterious patterns to crop circles on Earth. To tell us about the real science research of lunar swirls is geoscientist Timothy Glotch from Stony Brook University in New York. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mysterious_Lunar_Swirls.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. What are lunar swirls? On the surface of the Moon are several bizarre bright swirl patterns on lunar regolith, and some people have even compared these mysterious patterns to crop circles on Earth. To tell us about the real science research of lunar swirls is geoscientist Timothy Glotch from Stony Brook University in New York. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 PDT 13:54 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, human, swirls, patterns, regloith, crop, circles, Earth, geoscience, Timothy, Glotch, Stony, Brook, University, New, York A fun part of the annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference is seeing the poster displays, usually presented by graduate students about interesting research or topics. One of the more fascinating lunar posters this year was an exciting case study for a human mission to Amundsen Crater on the Moon, to study the volatiles at the lunar south pole. Nancy Atkinson talks with Kirby Runyon, a graduate student in Planetary Geology at Johns Hopkins University, who was the lead author on this research. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/A_Human_Mission_to_the_Lunar_South_Pole.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. A fun part of the annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference is seeing the poster displays, usually presented by graduate students about interesting research or topics. One of the more fascinating lunar posters this year was an exciting case study for a human mission to Amundsen Crater on the Moon, to study the volatiles at the lunar south pole. Nancy Atkinson talks with Kirby Runyon, a graduate student in Planetary Geology at Johns Hopkins University, who was the lead author on this research. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 PDT 11:13 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, human, south, pole, kirby, runyon, johns, hopkins, university, Amundsen, Crater, volatiles What could have caused something called a lunar cataclysm? A close look at the lunar surface reveals it is covered with craters, so we know our Moon has been hit by asteroids and meteorites in the past. But the latest research reveals that about 4 billion year ago, the Moon was pummeled by a wave of impacts, with the projectiles hitting at much higher speeds than before. With us today to tell us more is Dr. Simone Marchi, from the Southwest Research Institute. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The_Lunar_Cataclysm.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. What could have caused something called a lunar cataclysm? A close look at the lunar surface reveals it is covered with craters, so we know our Moon has been hit by asteroids and meteorites in the past. But the latest research reveals that about 4 billion year ago, the Moon was pummeled by a wave of impacts, with the projectiles hitting at much higher speeds than before. With us today to tell us more is Dr. Simone Marchi, from the Southwest Research Institute. Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:00:00 PDT 9:27 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, cataclysm, craters, asteroids, meteorites, projectile, Simone, Marchi, Southwest, Research, Institute Did you know that when the Apollo 14 mission launched to the Moon in 1971, that the three astronauts weren’t the only living things on board, and in fact, humans were in the minority. Nearly 500 tree seeds were brought along on the mission, and now some of those seeds have grown into what are known as “Moon Trees.” It’s a fascinating story and to tell us more is David Williams from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/Apollo_14s_Moon_Trees.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Did you know that when the Apollo 14 mission launched to the Moon in 1971, that the three astronauts weren’t the only living things on board, and in fact, humans were in the minority. Nearly 500 tree seeds were brought along on the mission, and now some of those seeds have grown into what are known as “Moon Trees.” It’s a fascinating story and to tell us more is David Williams from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT 14:07 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, Apollo, 14, fourteen, trees, Goddard, Space, Flight, Center, David, Williams, 1971 There’s even more water on the Moon, now with a frosty flavor! Over the past couple of years, spacecraft observations have been helping scientists re-write the book on our understanding of the Moon, especially in recognizing water, found in various forms on the lunar surface and subsurface. The latest frosty news comes from the Lyman Alpha Mapping Project or the LAMP instrument aboard NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Joining us today to tell us more is Dr. Randy Gladstone from the Southwest Research Institute who is on the science team for LAMP. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/A_Frosty_Moon.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. There’s even more water on the Moon, now with a frosty flavor! Over the past couple of years, spacecraft observations have been helping scientists re-write the book on our understanding of the Moon, especially in recognizing water, found in various forms on the lunar surface and subsurface. The latest frosty news comes from the Lyman Alpha Mapping Project or the LAMP instrument aboard NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Joining us today to tell us more is Dr. Randy Gladstone from the Southwest Research Institute who is on the science team for LAMP. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT 9:03 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, LRO, Reconnaissance, Orbiter, Water, LAMP, Alpha, Mapping, Project, Lyman, Randy, Gladstone A new mission to the Moon and new names for the two GRAIL spacecraft! NASA announced that students from Emily Dickinson Elementary School in Bozeman, Montana were the winners of a nation-wide contest to name the twin spacecraft, which arrived at the Moon on New Year’s Eve and New Years Day 2012 to begin a unique mapping mission of the Moon’s interior. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/GRAIL_Spacecraft_Get_New_Names.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. A new mission to the Moon and new names for the two GRAIL spacecraft! NASA announced that students from Emily Dickinson Elementary School in Bozeman, Montana were the winners of a nation-wide contest to name the twin spacecraft, which arrived at the Moon on New Year’s Eve and New Years Day 2012 to begin a unique mapping mission of the Moon’s interior. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PDT 9:03 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, GRAIL, A, B, Spacecraft, Emily, Dickinson, Elementary, School How cold is it on the Moon? An instrument now orbiting the Moon, the Diviner Lunar Radiometer is one of seven instruments aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, and it is providing all the icy details! http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/How_Cold_is_the_Moon.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. How cold is it on the Moon? An instrument now orbiting the Moon, the Diviner Lunar Radiometer is one of seven instruments aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, and it is providing all the icy details! Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT 9:31 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, LRO, Lunar, Reconnaissance, Orbiter, Diviner, Instrument, Cold, temperature, regolith, surface The Director of the NASA Lunar Science Institute, Dr. Yvonne Pendleton provides an inside look at the many facets and areas of research within NLSI. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/An_Inside_Look_at_the_NASA_Lunar_Science_Institute.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. The Director of the NASA Lunar Science Institute, Dr. Yvonne Pendleton provides an inside look at the many facets and areas of research within NLSI. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT 14:00 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, Base, Yvonne, Pendleton, about Many have dreamed of a human settlement on the Moon but will it ever become a reality? Dr. Paul Spudis has been studying the Moon for over 30 years and has long been an advocate of having people return to the Moon to live and work there. He and a colleague, Tony Lavoie, have come up with a plan for setting up a lunar settlement, and this is a unique system that not only creates a Moon base, but also a type of transcontinental railroad in space which opens up cislunar space – the area between Earth and the Moon – for development. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/Plan_for_a_Sustainable_Lunar_Base.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Many have dreamed of a human settlement on the Moon but will it ever become a reality? Dr. Paul Spudis has been studying the Moon for over 30 years and has long been an advocate of having people return to the Moon to live and work there. He and a colleague, Tony Lavoie, have come up with a plan for setting up a lunar settlement, and this is a unique system that not only creates a Moon base, but also a type of transcontinental railroad in space which opens up cislunar space – the area between Earth and the Moon – for development. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT 13:06 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, Base, Tony, Lavoie, Ames, settlement, Center, cislunar While many of us don’t need an excuse to gaze upon the brightest object in the night sky, there’s a special event coming up that encourages more people to take the time to take a look at our closest and constant companion in space, the Moon. With us today is Brian Day from NASA’s Ames Research Center to tell us about International Observe the Moon Night. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/International_Observe_the_Moon_Night_2011.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. "While many of us don’t need an excuse to gaze upon the brightest object in the night sky, there’s a special event coming up that encourages more people to take the time to take a look at our closest and constant companion in space, the Moon. With us today is Brian Day from NASA’s Ames Research Center to tell us about International Observe the Moon Night. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT 14:23 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, International, Observe, the, Moon, Night, InOMN, Brian, Day, Ames, Center, telescope "What does the Moon mean to you? is the theme for this year's International Observe the Moon Night on October 8, 2011. Our neighbor in space has always fascinated us, both culturally and scientifically. Starting with the first human steps in 1969, six of 11 Apollo missions landed astronauts on the Moon to do a variety of science experiments, which continue today. For example, the Apollo lunar laser ranging experiment still exists, with scientists aiming lasers at reflectors on the Moon to measure its distance from Earth. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, LRO, has sent back highly detailed images showing the locations of those first missions and the science lab equipment that was so much a part of humanity's first steps off our home planet. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/ABH12.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. "What does the Moon mean to you? is the theme for this year's International Observe the Moon Night on October 8, 2011. Our neighbor in space has always fascinated us, both culturally and scientifically. Starting with the first human steps in 1969, six of 11 Apollo missions landed astronauts on the Moon to do a variety of science experiments, which continue today. For example, the Apollo lunar laser ranging experiment still exists, with scientists aiming lasers at reflectors on the Moon to measure its distance from Earth. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, LRO, has sent back highly detailed images showing the locations of those first missions and the science lab equipment that was so much a part of humanity's first steps off our home planet. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT 12:45 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, International, Observe, the, Moon, Night, InOMN, LRO, telescope Some of the latest images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter are giving us a closer look at the Apollo 12, 14 and 17 landing sites, as they are some of the highest resolution pictures ever of our human forays onto another world, as seen from orbit above. LRO dipped to a lower altitude, just 21 kilometers (13 miles) over the lunar surface to take these new images. With us today to tell us more about this is Noah Petro, Associate Project Scientist with LRO, and is at the Goddard Space Flight center. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/New_Looks_at_the_Apollo_Landing_Sites.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Some of the latest images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter are giving us a closer look at the Apollo 12, 14 and 17 landing sites, as they are some of the highest resolution pictures ever of our human forays onto another world, as seen from orbit above. LRO dipped to a lower altitude, just 21 kilometers (13 miles) over the lunar surface to take these new images. With us today to tell us more about this is Noah Petro, Associate Project Scientist with LRO, and is at the Goddard Space Flight center. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT 14:41 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, Apollo, Mission, LRO, Orbiter Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS). The LCROSS mission was designed to search for water on the moon by sending a rocket crashing into the moon, causing a big impact, and creating a crater throwing tons of debris and potentially water ice and vapor above the lunar surface. This impact released materials from the lunar surface that were analyzed for the presence of hydrated minerals to tell researchers if water is there or not. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/The_LCROSS_Revolution.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS). The LCROSS mission was designed to search for water on the moon by sending a rocket crashing into the moon, causing a big impact, and creating a crater throwing tons of debris and potentially water ice and vapor above the lunar surface. This impact released materials from the lunar surface that were analyzed for the presence of hydrated minerals to tell researchers if water is there or not. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT 8:11 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, LCROSS, crater, observation, sensing, satellite, impact, water, ice, vapor, hydrated, minerals David Kring is a noted lunar scientist but is also well known for another discovery: he was part of the team that discovered the Chicxulub impact crater, and Kring and his team worked to link the crater and its ejecta to the K-T boundary mass extinction of dinosaurs and over half of the plants and animals that existed on Earth 65 million years ago. http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/files/David_Kring_Making_an_Impact_on_Earth_and_the_Moon.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. David Kring is a noted lunar scientist but is also well known for another discovery: he was part of the team that discovered the Chicxulub impact crater, and Kring and his team worked to link the crater and its ejecta to the K-T boundary mass extinction of dinosaurs and over half of the plants and animals that existed on Earth 65 million years ago. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT 9:43 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, dr, david, kring, earth, Chicxulub, impact, crater, k-t, boundary, mass While at the NLSI Lunar Forum, NASA astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle talked with Nancy Atkinson about NASA’s future, the challenges of doing medical procedures in zero-g and more. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/A_Look_at_NASAs_Future_Through_an_Astronauts_Eyes.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. While at the NLSI Lunar Forum, NASA astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle talked with Nancy Atkinson about NASA’s future, the challenges of doing medical procedures in zero-g and more. Fri, 5 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT 9:13 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, forum, dr, yvonne, cagle, astronaut Nancy Atkinson talks with Andy Shaner from the Center For Lunar Science and Exploration at the Lunar and Planetary Institute at Johnson Space Center in Houston, about the High School Lunar Research project, which provides a data-rich national standards based lunar research experience for high school students. In addition, we meet the 2011 winning student research team from Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri, which includes Hannah Adams, Ally Fess, Cody Carroll, Richie Hearn, with teacher Rick Snyder. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/High_School_Teams_Compete_in_Lunar_Research.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Nancy Atkinson talks with Andy Shaner from the Center For Lunar Science and Exploration at the Lunar and Planetary Institute at Johnson Space Center in Houston, about the High School Lunar Research project, which provides a data-rich national standards based lunar research experience for high school students. In addition, we meet the 2011 winning student research team from Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri, which includes Hannah Adams, Ally Fess, Cody Carroll, Richie Hearn, with teacher Rick Snyder. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT 10:14 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, kickapoo, high, school, forum, poster, competition, lunar, and, planetary, institute Nancy Atkinson talks with Stuart Robbins, the Science Lead for the Moon Zoo to get an update on the latest from this citizen science project. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Moon_Zoo_Science_Update.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Nancy Atkinson talks with Stuart Robbins, the Science Lead for the Moon Zoo to get an update on the latest from this citizen science project. Thu, 7 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT 15:43 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, moon, zoo, citizen, science There’s nothing like gazing at the Moon on a clear night, but for a close-up view, we’ve got spacecraft orbiting the Moon and sending back incredible images – but what is a good way to sort through and see them all? NASA has created a new interactive web-based tool called the Lunar Mapping and Modeling Project. It includes observations from both present and past lunar missions creating one of the most comprehensive lunar research websites every available. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Gaze_at_the_Moon_Online.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. There’s nothing like gazing at the Moon on a clear night, but for a close-up view, we’ve got spacecraft orbiting the Moon and sending back incredible images – but what is a good way to sort through and see them all? NASA has created a new interactive web-based tool called the Lunar Mapping and Modeling Project. It includes observations from both present and past lunar missions creating one of the most comprehensive lunar research websites every available. Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT 8:18 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Mapping, Modeling, spacecraft, orbit Today, May 5th 2011, is the 50th anniversary of the first American in Space. Alan Shepard’s fifteen minute suborbital flight began America’s human mission to space, and later Shepard went to the moon on Apollo 14. Today we talk with author Neal Thompson who has written the only biography of Shepard, called “Light This Candle: the Life and Times of Alan Shepard.” http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Alan_Shepard_Astronaut_and_Moonwalker.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Today, May 5th 2011, is the 50th anniversary of the first American in Space. Alan Shepard’s fifteen minute suborbital flight began America’s human mission to space, and later Shepard went to the moon on Apollo 14. Today we talk with author Neal Thompson who has written the only biography of Shepard, called “Light This Candle: the Life and Times of Alan Shepard.” Thu, 5 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT 12:43 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Apollo, Alan, Shepard, Neal, Thompson, 14, 50th, anniversary, Light, This, Candle It is commonly thought that the moon has no atmosphere – we hear how the Apollo astronaut’s footprints are undisturbed because there is no atmosphere or weather on the Moon to precipitate any changes, but we now know that the Moon actually does have an extremely thin exosphere. With us today is Brian Day, the Education and Public Outreach Lead for NASA’s upcoming LADEE mission, and with the NASA Lunar Science Institute. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/The_Moons_Mysterious_Exosphere.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. It is commonly thought that the moon has no atmosphere – we hear how the Apollo astronaut’s footprints are undisturbed because there is no atmosphere or weather on the Moon to precipitate any changes, but we now know that the Moon actually does have an extremely thin exosphere. With us today is Brian Day, the Education and Public Outreach Lead for NASA’s upcoming LADEE mission, and with the NASA Lunar Science Institute. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:00:00 PDT 12:16 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Brian, Day, LADEE, Dust, exosphere, atmosphere, education, public, outreach For decades, planetary scientists have used craters to determine the ages of the surfaces of rocky planetary bodies and to learn more about the history of our solar system. But the latest images from NASA’s newest lunar spacecraft, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, are giving brand new looks at the Moon’s surface, and scientists are having to re-evaluate some their previous observations. With us today is Michelle Kirchoff who is a research scientist at the Southwest Research Institute. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Counting_Lunar_Craters.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. For decades, planetary scientists have used craters to determine the ages of the surfaces of rocky planetary bodies and to learn more about the history of our solar system. But the latest images from NASA’s newest lunar spacecraft, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, are giving brand new looks at the Moon’s surface, and scientists are having to re-evaluate some their previous observations. With us today is Michelle Kirchoff who is a research scientist at the Southwest Research Institute. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 PDT 9:59 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Earth, Michelle, Kirchoff, LRO, Reconnaissance Orbiter, Crater, Southwest, Research, Institute, Origin How did the Earth-Moon system form and then evolve? Those are questions scientists and astronomers are still working on. Today we’re joined by Luke Dones from the Southwest Research Institute to talk about CLOE, the Center for Lunar Origin and Evolution. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Lunar_Origins_and_Evolution_with_CLOE.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. How did the Earth-Moon system form and then evolve? Those are questions scientists and astronomers are still working on. Today we’re joined by Luke Dones from the Southwest Research Institute to talk about CLOE, the Center for Lunar Origin and Evolution. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:00:00 PDT 11:36 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Earth, Evolution, CLOE, Luke, Dones, Southwest, Research, Institute, Origin Instruments left on the Moon by the Apollo astronauts are still being used today. The Lunar Laser Ranging Retroreflector experiment was deployed on Apollo 11, 14, and 15, and has provided detailed information about not only the Moon, but data involving the Earth’s rotation, as well testing Einstein's theory of relativity. Host Nancy Atkinson is joined by Dr. Douglas Currie from the University of Maryland, who has been a part of this experiment from the very beginning. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/The_Lunar_Laser_Ranging_Retro-Reflector_Over_40_Years_and_Going_Strong!.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Instruments left on the Moon by the Apollo astronauts are still being used today. The Lunar Laser Ranging Retroreflector experiment was deployed on Apollo 11, 14, and 15, and has provided detailed information about not only the Moon, but data involving the Earth’s rotation, as well testing Einstein's theory of relativity. Host Nancy Atkinson is joined by Dr. Douglas Currie from the University of Maryland, who has been a part of this experiment from the very beginning. Mon, 7 Mar 2011 12:00:00 PDT 13:15 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Dr, Doug, Douglas, Currie, University, Maryland, Apollo, Mission, Laser, Retro, Reflector, Ranging There’s a brand new race to the Moon and this time it’s not between two governmental superpowers, but now over two dozen independent commercial space companies from 17 different countries are vying for the Google Lunar X PRIZE by being the first to land a rover on the Moon. Nancy Atkinson talks with Will Pomerantz who is the Senior Director of Space Prizes from the X PRIZE Foundation. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Going_to_the_Moon_with_the_Google_Lunar_X_PRIZE.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Imagine if you were able to drive a rover across a lunar terrain or remote location, all from the comfort of your home or classroom. Matt Everingham from NLSI is part of a very special project for students called Education Uplink, that is working to make this type of experience possible for students around the world. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 PDT 16:17 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Google, X, Prize Imagine if you were able to drive a rover across a lunar terrain or remote location, all from the comfort of your home or classroom. Matt Everingham from NLSI is part of a very special project for students called Education Uplink, that is working to make this type of experience possible for students around the world. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Drive_a_Rover_with_Exploration_Uplink!.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Imagine if you were able to drive a rover across a lunar terrain or remote location, all from the comfort of your home or classroom. Matt Everingham from NLSI is part of a very special project for students called Education Uplink, that is working to make this type of experience possible for students around the world. Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:00:00 PDT 11:39 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Exploration, Uplink, Rovers, Matt, Everingham The Apollo program to send humans to the Moon has been called the greatest technological achievement in human history, and for many it was an inspiration for their future. Today, we’ll talk about the legacy of Apollo, and who better to discuss this than science journalist and space historian Andrew Chaikin, author of the book “A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts,” which is widely regarded as the definitive account of the Apollo moon missions. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/The_Legacy_of_Apollo_with_Andrew_Chaikin.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. The Apollo program to send humans to the Moon has been called the greatest technological achievement in human history, and for many it was an inspiration for their future. Today, we’ll talk about the legacy of Apollo, and who better to discuss this than science journalist and space historian Andrew Chaikin, author of the book “A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts,” which is widely regarded as the definitive account of the Apollo moon missions. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT 13:56 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Apollo, Program, Andrew, Chaikin, astronaut The early solar system looked nothing like our planetary neighborhood today that we know and love. It was a violent place with mountain-sized and even planet-sized piles of rock and ice coming together in collisions, or sometimes, these planet in the making, called “planetesimals” could even have a gravitational effect on other bodies, causing them to move around like dancers on a dance floor, shifting the orbits of objects around the Sun. David Minton from the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado has been working on creating models of what he calls planetesimal-driven migration and he explains how visiting the Moon could tell us even more about our solar system’s storied past. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Planetesimal-Driven_Migration.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. The early solar system looked nothing like our planetary neighborhood today that we know and love. It was a violent place with mountain-sized and even planet-sized piles of rock and ice coming together in collisions, or sometimes, these planet in the making, called “planetesimals” could even have a gravitational effect on other bodies, causing them to move around like dancers on a dance floor, shifting the orbits of objects around the Sun. David Minton from the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado has been working on creating models of what he calls planetesimal-driven migration and he explains how visiting the Moon could tell us even more about our solar system’s storied past. Wed, 5 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT 13:07 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, David, Minton, Planetesimal, migration You might not think craters on the Moon could tell us much, but lunar scientist David Kring would highly disagree. He says that impact cratering is one of the most important processes for planets and other terrestrial bodies and what we learn from the pristine craters on the Moon can tell us about the early days of Earth and our solar system. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Lunar_Crater_Clues.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. You might not think craters on the Moon could tell us much, but lunar scientist David Kring would highly disagree. He says that impact cratering is one of the most important processes for planets and other terrestrial bodies and what we learn from the pristine craters on the Moon can tell us about the early days of Earth and our solar system. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT 11:08 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Crater, Clues, David, Kring Sometimes, when conditions are right, astronauts and spacecraft have seen mysterious, hazy dust clouds hovering well above the Moon’s surface. These Apollo-era observations of a dusty atmosphere about the Moon were complete unexpected, and scientists today are still trying to understand this phenomenon. To learn more about these mysterious moving dust particles, we talked with Dr. Mihaly Horanyi, from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, and he tells us about a new robotic mission that could help solve this mystery. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Mysterious_Moving_Moon_Dust.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Sometimes, when conditions are right, astronauts and spacecraft have seen mysterious, hazy dust clouds hovering well above the Moon’s surface. These Apollo-era observations of a dusty atmosphere about the Moon were complete unexpected, and scientists today are still trying to understand this phenomenon. To learn more about these mysterious moving dust particles, we talked with Dr. Mihaly Horanyi, from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, and he tells us about a new robotic mission that could help solve this mystery. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT 11:08 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, dust, moving, myserious, Mihaly, Horanyi, University of Colorado, LASP, robotic, mission The permanently shadowed craters on the poles of the Moon have long been a mystery, because we could never see what was inside. But now the LCROSS mission has allowed us to take a peek inside one of those craters at the Moon’s south pole. If you remember back in October of 2009, NASA successfully slammed part of a Centaur rocket in to Cabeus crater on the Moon, sending a plume of ejecta up into the sunlight. The “shepherding” LCROSS spacecraft –which stands for the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite followed close on the impactor’s heels, to see what materials could be found inside this dark, shadowed, and unstudied region of the Moon. Recently, the LCROSS team released their most recent findings from their year-long analysis. Nancy Atkinson talks with the principal investigator of the mission, Tony Colaprete. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/LCROSS_and_the_Land_of_the_Lunar_Shadows.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. The permanently shadowed craters on the poles of the Moon have long been a mystery, because we could never see what was inside. But now the LCROSS mission has allowed us to take a peek inside one of those craters at the Moon’s south pole. If you remember back in October of 2009, NASA successfully slammed part of a Centaur rocket in to Cabeus crater on the Moon, sending a plume of ejecta up into the sunlight. The “shepherding” LCROSS spacecraft –which stands for the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite followed close on the impactor’s heels, to see what materials could be found inside this dark, shadowed, and unstudied region of the Moon. Recently, the LCROSS team released their most recent findings from their year-long analysis. Nancy Atkinson talks with the principal investigator of the mission, Tony Colaprete. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT 12:58 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Tony Colaprete, LCROSS, mission, Ames Have you ever wanted to be a lunar scientist? Nancy Atkinson visits the Lunar Science Forum at NASA’s Ames Research Center and talks with several scientists and students, asking about their experiences, what fueled their interest in science and what advice they might have for any budding future lunar scientists. The scientists in this podcast are Dr. Jennifer Heldmann, Dr. Don Wilhelms, Dr. David Kring, Dr. Tony Colaprete, The students are Heidi Beamer, Donna Viola, and Max Fagin. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/How_to_be_a_Lunar_Scientist.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Have you ever wanted to be a lunar scientist? Nancy Atkinson visits the Lunar Science Forum at NASA’s Ames Research Center and talks with several scientists and students, asking about their experiences, what fueled their interest in science and what advice they might have for any budding future lunar scientists. The scientists in this podcast are Dr. Jennifer Heldmann, Dr. Don Wilhelms, Dr. David Kring, Dr. Tony Colaprete, The students are Heidi Beemer, Donna Viola, and Max Fagin. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT 15:08 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, scientist, Don Wilhelms, David Kring, Tony Colaprete, Lunar Science Forum, how to NASA‘s Desert Research and Technology Studies team (or Desert RATS) has been testing out new kinds of lunar rovers as well space suits, habitats and robotic systems in extreme environments. Nancy Atkinson talks with Dr. Terry Fong, the Director of the Intelligent Robotics Group at NASA’s Ames Research Center, and Dr. David Kring, who leads the Center for Lunar Science and Exploration. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Desert_RATS_Humans_and_Robots_Working_Together.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. NASA‘s Desert Research and Technology Studies team (or Desert RATS) has been testing out new kinds of lunar rovers as well space suits, habitats and robotic systems in extreme environments. Nancy Atkinson talks with Dr. Terry Fong, the Director of the Intelligent Robotics Group at NASA’s Ames Research Center, and Dr. David Kring, who leads the Center for Lunar Science and Exploration. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT 12:13 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, David Kring, Terry Fong, Robots, RATS, Desert RATS, robotic exploration, DREAM team There’s nothing like gazing at the moon on a clear night, especially when you can share it with someone. Why not share it with the world? September 18, 2010 is International Observe the Moon Night. This is an annual event to engage the public and bring people together with amateur astronomers to raise awareness of the night sky and particularly the Moon, as well as spreading the word about NASA’s work in lunar research and exploration. Nancy Atkinson talks with some of the event’s organizers from the NASA Lunar Science Institute: Lora Bleacher, Doris Daou and Brian Day. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/International_Observe_the_Moon_Night.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. There’s nothing like gazing at the moon on a clear night, especially when you can share it with someone. Why not share it with the world? September 18, 2010 is International Observe the Moon Night. This is an annual event to engage the public and bring people together with amateur astronomers to raise awareness of the night sky and particularly the Moon, as well as spreading the word about NASA’s work in lunar research and exploration. Nancy Atkinson talks with some of the event’s organizers from the NASA Lunar Science Institute: Lora Bleacher, Doris Daou and Brian Day. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT 12:14 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, International Observe the Moon Night, National Observe the Moon Night, Brian Day, Doris Daou, Lora Bleacher Will we ever live and work on the Moon? It’s been a dream of scientists, space advocates and science fiction fans for decades. While the debate of whether to return to the Moon, or if we should go to asteroids or Mars is now ongoing, one thing to consider is the scientific research that could be done from the Moon. Many scientists feel that the moon would be an excellent location for telescopes, — both on the surface an in lunar orbit – and they could help answer some of the most important questions in astrophysics today. Nancy Atkinson talks with Dr. Jack Burns from the University of Colorado in Boulder about performing astrophysics studies from the Moon, including a proposed lunar orbiting low frequency antenna that could measure the signatures of the first collapsing structures in the early universe. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Astrophysics_from_the_Moon.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Will we ever live and work on the Moon? It’s been a dream of scientists, space advocates and science fiction fans for decades. While the debate of whether to return to the Moon, or if we should go to asteroids or Mars is now ongoing, one thing to consider is the scientific research that could be done from the Moon. Many scientists feel that the moon would be an excellent location for telescopes, — both on the surface an in lunar orbit – and they could help answer some of the most important questions in astrophysics today. Nancy Atkinson talks with Dr. Jack Burns from the University of Colorado in Boulder about performing astrophysics studies from the Moon, including a proposed lunar orbiting low frequency antenna that could measure the signatures of the first collapsing structures in the early universe. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT 10:31 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, Jack Burns, Astrophysics, University of Colorado Dust on Earth can be a nuisance, but on the Moon tiny particles of dust can have a big impact, on both humans and equipment. Nancy Atkinson talks with with Dr. William Farrell, a space plasma physicist who studies the dynamic interaction of solar charged particles with the lunar surface. He also leads NASA’s lunar DREAM team (Dynamic Response of the Environment At the Moon) http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Lunar_Dust_and_dreams.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Dust on Earth can be a nuisance, but on the Moon tiny particles of dust can have a big impact, on both humans and equipment. Nancy Atkinson talks with with Dr. William Farrell, a space plasma physicist who studies the dynamic interaction of solar charged particles with the lunar surface. He also leads NASA’s lunar DREAM team (Dynamic Response of the Environment At the Moon) Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT 11:46 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, William Farrell, lunar dust, DREAM team How did the moon form and what can it tell us about the history of our solar system? Lunar scientist Bill Bottke from the Southwest Research Institute, who has been studying the formation history of planetary bodies, discusses the different theories there have been over the years for the moon’s formation, and how our current studies are revealing some secrets about the Moon – kind of like snooping through your Grandmother’s attic. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/The_Origins_of_the_Moon.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. How did the moon form and what can it tell us about the history of our solar system? Lunar scientist Bill Bottke from the Southwest Research Institute, who has been studying the formation history of planetary bodies, discusses the different theories there have been over the years for the moon’s formation, and how our current studies are revealing some secrets about the Moon – kind of like snooping through your Grandmother’s attic. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT 10:51 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, bill bottke, moon origins The NASA Lunar Science Institute will be hosting the 3rd annual NASA Lunar Science Forum, to be held July 20-22, 2010, at the NASA Ames Conference Center at Moffett Field, California, near San Jose. This year’s forum will feature sessions on recent scientific results as well as talks on future opportunities for lunar science, education and outreach. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Lunar_Forum_2010_Preview_by_NLSI.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. The NASA Lunar Science Institute will be hosting the 3rd annual NASA Lunar Science Forum, to be held July 20-22, 2010, at the NASA Ames Conference Center at Moffett Field, California, near San Jose. This year’s forum will feature sessions on recent scientific results as well as talks on future opportunities for lunar science, education and outreach. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT 17:48 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, lunar science forum, conference, meeting A conversation with NLSI's Distinguished Scientist, Nobel Laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg, about the history and future of Citizen Science, and how International Cooperation is an integral part of space exploration. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/CitizenScience&InternationalCooperation.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. A conversation with NLSI's Distinguished Scientist, Nobel Laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg, about the history and future of Citizen Science, and how International Cooperation is an integral part of space exploration. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT 17:48 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research, citizen science, international A conversation with NLSI's Distinguished Scientist, Nobel Laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg, about NASA's Virtual Institutes, the NASA Astrobiology Institute and the NASA Lunar Science Institute. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/NASA's_Virtual_Institutes.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. A conversation with NLSI's Distinguished Scientist, Nobel Laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg, about NASA's Virtual Institutes, the NASA Astrobiology Institute and the NASA Lunar Science Institute. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT 12:53 Moon, lunar, collaboration, science, space, science, planetary, NASA, research Using data from NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) on India's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, teams of researchers recently found two new kinds of Moon rocks: one was "hidden" on the far side of the Moon, the other has been hiding in plain sight. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Mysterious_Moon_Rocks.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Nancy Atkinson is a science journalist and is the Senior Editor for Universe Today. Using data from NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) on India's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, teams of researchers recently found two new kinds of Moon rocks: one was "hidden" on the far side of the Moon, the other has been hiding in plain sight. Thu, 3 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT 12:53 Moon, lunar, geology, rocks, space, science, planetary, Chandrayaan-1, missions, minerals Have you ever wanted to go to the Moon? Well, now you can, as a virtual astronaut, and you can help lunar scientists answer important questions, too. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/It's_a_Zoo_Out_There_On_the_Moon!.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration, Dr. Chris Lintott and Dr. Katie Joy. Have you ever wanted to go to the Moon? Well, now you can, as a virtual astronaut, and you can help lunar scientists answer important questions, too. Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT 12:56 Moon, lunar, space, science, planetary, LROC, missions, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, citizen science, craters, boulders, crowd-sourcing In this podcast from the NASA Lunar Science Institute, Dr. Carle Pieters and Dr. Jessica Sunshine talk about their roles in finding water on the Moon. http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Water_on_the_Moon!.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute In this podcast from the NASA Lunar Science Institute, Dr. Carle Pieters and Dr. Jessica Sunshine talk about their roles in finding water on the Moon. The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration. Dr. Carle Pieters is from Brown University and is the Principal Investigator for the Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M Cubed) instrument on the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft. Dr. Jessica Sunshine is from the University of Maryland, and is a co-investigator for M Cubed, and also the repurposed Deep Impact spacecraft, designated as the EPOXI mission, with a dual purpose to study extrasolar planets and comet Hartley 2. Nancy Atkinson is a science journalist and is the Senior Editor for Universe Today Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT 12:03 Moon, lunar, water, space, science, planetary, Chandrayaan-1, missions, minerals Hear Teague talk with Jonathan Trent about the Algae OMEGA project in the context of NASA space exploration! http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/files/Trent_talk_short.wav NASA Lunar Science Institute Hear Teague talk with Jonathan Trent about the Algae OMEGA project in the context of NASA space exploration! Hear Teague talk with Jonathan Trent about the Algae OMEGA project in the context of NASA space exploration! Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 PDT 11:54 Moon, lunar, biology, space, science, planetary, biofuels, green Hear what NLSI’s own Dr. Brad Bailey has to share on the hidden dangers of the Moon, lunar science and biology, and more! http://www.lunarscience.nasa.gov/mediafiles/podcasts/August09_Podcast.mp3 NASA Lunar Science Institute Hear what NLSI’s own Dr. Brad Bailey has to share on the hidden dangers of the Moon, lunar science and biology, and more! Hear what NLSI’s own Dr. Brad Bailey has to share on the hidden dangers of the Moon, lunar science and biology, and more! Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:00:00 PDT 17:00 Moon, lunar, biology, space, science, planetary