Organic compounds on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko revealed by COSAC mass spectrometry
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...
Astrochemistry: Fullerene solves an interstellar puzzle
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...
Space Wars; Why Our Space Systems Need an Upgrade
“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...
Encouraging Private Investment in Space: Does the Current Space Law Regime Need to be Changed? (Part 1)
“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...
The Significance of Microbe-Mineral-Biomarker Interactions in the Detection of Life on Mars and Beyond
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
