Dec 21, 2020
Astronomy Cast Ep. 589 - Lunar Resources: Water (Update) & Other Volatiles
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
We've talked about the Moon and its water many times here on Astronomy Cast, but there've been a bunch of big updates thanks to new research from NASA and others. Today we're gonna give you an update on the state...
Dec 14, 2020
Astronomy Cast Ep. 588 - Lunar Resources: Lava Tubes
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
All eyes are on the Moon. We're going back, this time to stay, right? One of the best resources on the Moon will be the lava tubes that criss-cross the subsurface of the Moon. These can provide protection from space, and a look at the...
Dec 7, 2020
Astronomy Cast Ep. 587: The Artemis Accords
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
So the Moon is about to become a very busy place with multiple countries and private companies planning missions in the next few years. It's been decades since the Outer Space Treaty was negotiated. It's time for the Artemis Accords!