Category: Authored Articles and Conference Papers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Pace’s paper, “Policy Innovation in Human Spaceflight”, was presented at the 64th International Astronautical Congress in Beijing, China. The paper provides an overview of the status of U.S. human spaceflight, followed by a discussion of alternative approaches and common pitfalls in planning and implementing further innovations.

Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund co-authored “European space research in support of international partnerships”, which was published in Space Policy Journal. The paper discusses and presents the recommendations of the Space Advisory Group of the European Commission concerning Europe’s participation to global space endeavors.