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.
Category: Authored Articles and Conference Papers
Why did the United States retreat from the moon?
“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.
Window contamination on Expose-R
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.
Building a Strategic Framework for Human Space Flight
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).
Providing for Sustainable Exploration and Use of Outer Space Environments
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.
In-Space Maneuvering, Servicing, and Resource Use: The Commercial Need for Legal Assurances
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.
Lessons from the Past: Why the U.S. Decided Not to Explore After Going to the Moon
Dr. John Logsdon’s work, “Lessons from the Past: Why the U.S. Decided Not to Explore After Going to the Moon” was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress held in Toronto, Canada, 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 solar system.
In-Space Maneuvering, Servicing, and Resource Use: The Commercial Need for Legal Assurances
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. The paper addresses legal approaches to a number of new ventures that will be carried out in outer space in the near future.
Lessons from the Past: Why the U.S. Decided Not to Explore After Going to the Moon
Dr. John Logsdon’s work, ““Lessons from the Past: Why the U.S. Decided Not to Explore After Going to the Moon”, was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress in Toronto, Canada. The paper 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 solar system.
International Cooperation on Human Lunar Heritage
Dr. Henry Hertzfeld and Dr. Scott Pace co-authored the paper, “International Cooperation on Human Lunar Heritage”, which was published by Science Magazine. Their work discusses the historical context and legal issues surrounding international human presence on the moon.
