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Apr 29, 2020 45 min

What We Know About the Moon

from Access Reality Hosted by Ali Cadili

Dr. Ryan Watkins is a planetary scientist who focuses on moon exploration. She is also on the science advisory board for Blue Origin's moon lander program. Our discussion addressed the following questions: -What is the makeup and composition of the moon surface? -What are the barriers to long-term bases or settlements on the moon? -What are the current and future missions planned for the moon? -Did the US government actually nuke the moon? -What are the existing/planned regulations for companies and countries going to the moon? -How does the moon compare to other moons in our solar system? -Why is there a dark side of the moon? -What are the geological differences between the near and far sides of the moon? -Is the moon originally a part of earth? -What are Blue Origin's current and future plans for space exploration? -What is the future of humanity's presence on the moon?

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