Astronaut Scott Parazynski – in the midst of a historic summit bid at Mount Everest – is carrying some small pieces of moon rock as he climbs to the top […]
Moon
Posted inAnalog Studies, Arctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Mars, Moon
ROSES-08 Amendment 32: Final text for Moon and Mars Analog Mission Activities (MMAMA)
This amendment replaces the draft text in Appendix C.24 entitled “Moon and Mars Analog Mission Activities” with the final text. NASA Moon and Mars Analog Mission Activities (MMAMA) research addresses […]
Posted inMissions & Hardware, Moon
Lunar Dust Detector Instrument Opportunity Added to SALMON AO
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (SALMON), is intended to provide opportunities for science and technology investigations on space flight missions that advance […]
Posted inConferences and Meetings, Moon, Press Release
Presentations from Lunar Science Workshop Available
Presentations from the “Workshop on Science Associated with the Lunar Exploration Architecture” held in Tempe, Arizona, February 27-March 2, 2007 are available at: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/LEA. Presentations are still being uploaded to […]
Posted inMoon, Press Release, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans
NRC Study Seeks Community Input on the Scientific Context for the Exploration of the Moon
Community input is solicited in the form of white papers on key lunar science goals/opportunities suitable for implementation during the period 2006-2023. This includes international cooperation opportunities, and lunar as […]
Posted inMissions & Hardware, Moon
ROSES-06 Update
ROSES-06 Amendment 13: New proposal opportunity for Concept Studies for Lunar Sortie Science Opportunities – With this amendment to ROSES-2006, NASA establishes a new program element in Appendix E.4 entitled […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Conferences and Meetings, Moon, NASA Astrobiology Program, Press Release
The Moon Gets Spotlight at Astrobiology Conference
WHO: The moon, our constant companion, has once again become a focus of the scientific community as NASA prepares to fulfill the Vision for Space Exploration. Scientists at the NASA […]