Back to the Moon: Scientific Themes and European Exploration Opportunities
Explore the scientific themes emerging from a new era of lunar exploration in this Europlanet webinar featuring James Carpenter from the European Space Agency. Delve into topics such as the International Space Station, Apollo missions, recent lunar missions, water ice on the Moon, regolith, and the Prospect mission. Learn about future plans including the Deep Space Gateway, Orion spacecraft, and the Moon Village concept. Discover Europe's approach to upcoming lunar exploration opportunities, the Global Exploration Roadmap, and various scientific aspects of the Moon including lava tubes, moon quakes, and its rotation. Gain insights into the role of scientists in lunar exploration and address common questions about life on the Moon, Earth vs. Moon comparisons, and the veracity of conspiracy theories.