ANNOUNCING AN UPCOMING LUNAR SCIENCE CONFERENCE
The first annual Lunar Science Conference, co-sponsored by the NASA Lunar Science Institute and the Lunar and Planetary Institute, will be held July 22–24, 2008, at the NASA Ames Conference Center, adjacent to NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California.
The conference will review the state of knowledge of, and opportunities for, science:
• Of the Moon: Study the nature and history of the Moon (including research on lunar samples) to learn about this specific object and thereby provide insights into the evolution of our solar system;
• On the Moon: Investigate the effects of the lunar environment on terrestrial life and the equipment that supports lunar inhabitants, and the effects on the lunar environment of robotic and human presence;
• From the Moon: Use the Moon as a platform for performing scientific investigations, including observations of the Earth and other celestial phenomena that are uniquely enabled by being on the lunar surface.
Sessions will be structured to report on recent results and anticipate future opportunities for lunar science. Abstracts on elements of education and public outreach will be included to better understand how lunar exploration can be used to stimulate public interest in space exploration and improve science literacy. An announcement with a call for abstracts, registration form, and logistical information will be posted on the Lunar and Planetary Institute website in the next few days.
For more information on the Lunar Science Conference contact:
Mary Cloud
Lunar and Planetary Institute
281-486-2143 cloud@lpi.usra.edu .
