Category: Authored Articles and Conference Papers

Dr. Ehrenfreund’s co-authored work, “Organic compounds on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko revealed by COSAC mass spectrometry” was published in Science and discusses the discovery by Rosetta’s Philae lander.

Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund’s co-authored work, “Astrochemistry: Fullerene solves an interstellar puzzle”, was published in Nature and examines the features of an ion that better explains absorption features of interstellar bands.

“Space Wars; Why Our Space Systems Need an Upgrade” by non-resident scholar Deganit Paikowsky was published by Foreign Affairs Magazine, and discusses the state of space systems in relation to cybersecurity threats.

“Encouraging Private Investment in Space: Does the Current Space Law Regime Need to be Changed? (Part 1)” by Jonathan Babcock, a senior in the International Science and Technology Policy program, was published by The Space Review. The article discusses legal and treatise changes that may be necessary for private business growth.

Dr. Ehrenfreund’s co-authored work, “The Significance of Microbe-Mineral-Biomarker Interactions in the Detection of Life on Mars and Beyond” was published in Astrobiology and examines the role of biomarkers in astrobiology.

“Why did the United States retreat from the moon?” by Dr. John Logsdon was published by The Space Policy Journal and discusses lessons to be learned from the post-Apollo decisions in the United States for today’s attempts to gain political support for a renewed and sustainable program of human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and other solar system destinations.

Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund’s co-authored work, “Window contamination on Expose-R”, was published in The International Journal of Astrobiology, and discusses how test samples on Expose-R were contaminated resulting in degradation.

Dr. Scott Pace’s work, “Building a Strategic Framework for Human Space Flight”, was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress in Toronto, Canada. The paper proposes a synthesis of major architectural elements, destinations, and national policy objectives into a sustained effort of human space exploration beyond low Earth orbit (LEO).

Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund’s co-authored work “Providing for Sustainable Exploration and Use of Outer Space Environments” was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress held in Toronto, Canada from 29 September to 3 October 2014.

Dr. Henry Hertzfeld’s work “In-Space Maneuvering, Servicing, and Resource Use: The Commercial Need for Legal Assurances” was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress in Toronto, Canada and addresses the legal approaches to a number of new ventures that will be carried out in outer space in the near future.