Earth’s Moon is rich in resources from volatiles like water, to metals, rare earth elements, and Helium 3. Lunar resources will be critical to a sustained human presence in space. Water for propellant and life support will likely be the first economically viable lunar resource, enabling the creation of a refueling economy in cislunar space. Metals and other raw materials from the Moon can be used to create large scale space structures like solar power satellites to provision unlimited green energy to Earth. He3 from the Moon can be used to fuel clean fusion power plants on Earth and in space. Space development begins by developing lunar resources.

Event Date: 10 / 3 / 2024

This talk will provide an overview of the major players, markets, capabilities, and macro trends influencing and influenced by the evolving space economy. Topics covered will address the tangential industries relevant both now and in the future for growing and sustaining its potential.

Event Date: 2 / 27 / 2025

Neil A. Armstrong’s famous words “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” make a statement about humanity and its development. One way we can study humanity is through the Humanities. Following Armstrong’s formulation, I will discuss how Space Humanities can be a crucial and productive part of Space Study today.

We all consider space an important and all-encompassing topic: we all use space, we explore it, legislate it, love it, fight over it, and are endlessly fascinated by it. This talk will chart and analyze the humanistic dimensions of some of our existing endeavors and practices in Space Studies. I will also project some new, future dimensions of Space Humanities that directly intersect with scientific and engineering aspects of NASA’s Artemis and Mars missions.

Event Date: 11 / 6 / 2024