Astronauts and Robots 2015: Kevin Hand, JPL
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Dr. Kevin P. Hand discusses the advancements in ocean exploration, particularly focusing on the ice-covered moons of Earth. He serves as the deputy chief scientist for solar system exploration at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The document emphasizes the significance of these explorations for understanding our solar system.
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Astronauts and Robots 2015: Mike Gernhardt, NASA
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Goddard 2015: Kathy FlanaganAmerican Astronautical Society The 53rd Goddard Symposium discusses the future of astronomy, emphasizing the significance of NASA's Great Observatories and community engagement in shaping scientific inquiries through decadal surveys. It highlights the capabilities of upcoming telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope and WFIRST, which aim to explore fundamental questions about the universe. The symposium underscores the importance of open competition and collaboration for maximizing scientific productivity and discovery in the next era of astronomy.
Goddard 2015: Joe Cassady, Aerojet Rocketdyne
Goddard 2015: Joe Cassady, Aerojet RocketdyneAmerican Astronautical Society The document discusses community workshops on affordable and sustainable human exploration of Mars. It provides context for why Mars plans often "gather dust" due to high projected costs. The workshops aimed to show Mars missions could be affordable by involving stakeholders and reviewing independent design studies. Key consensus elements from the workshops included a "split mission" concept using SLS, Orion, and high-power solar electric propulsion. Priority recommendations included developing a deep-space habitation facility as a bridge between ISS and Mars, demonstrating key technologies like entry, descent and landing with a heavy robotic lander and Mars sample return mission, and closer collaboration between scientists and engineers.
Goddard 2015: Peter Marquez, Planetary Resources
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Goddard 2015: Kathy Laurini, NASA
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