Category Archives: Lunar Science

China and the “dark side”

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Paul Spudis

I have a new post up at Air and Space discussing a possible Chinese lander/rover mission to the far side of the Moon — what it could tell us and why it’s significant.  As always, your thoughtful comments are solicited.

Posted in Lunar exploration, Lunar Science, space policy, Space transportation | 19 Comments

Science Publishing – Some Skepticism Required

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Paul Spudis

I have a new post up at Air & Space about the current scandal of fake papers being published in scientific journals, the breakdown of the peer review process, poor scholarship among some scientists and “expertise” derived from Google searches.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunar Science, Philosophy of science | 32 Comments

Fossils on the Moon?

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Paul Spudis

Perhaps.   I discuss in a new post up at Air & Space magazine.  Comment here if you’d like.

Posted in Lunar exploration, Lunar Science, planetary exploration | 7 Comments

“Overthrowing” Science?

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Paul Spudis

I enjoyed watching a couple of movies during the holidays. Covering important historical events, they detailed the back stories behind major scientific developments. Einstein and Eddington, a BBC production from a few years ago (available on YouTube), is a dramatization … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunar Science, Philosophy of science | 19 Comments

The Flight of Orion

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Paul Spudis

New post up at “Once and Future Moon” on the Orion spacecraft, its upcoming test flight this week, and some observations on the program in general.  Comment here if you are so inclined.

Posted in Lunar exploration, Lunar Science, planetary exploration, space policy, space technology, Space transportation, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

UPDATED: China’s Latest Lunar Mission

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Paul Spudis

I have a new blog post up at Air & Space about the flight of Chang’E 5T and its significance to the Chinese space program.  Comment here, if so desired. Update added 10 December, 2014: I have been directed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunar exploration, Lunar Science, space policy, space technology, Space transportation | 6 Comments

New post at Air & Space: Apollo 15

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Paul Spudis

A somewhat offbeat contribution on this Moon landing anniversary day.  The month of July is witness to several different space history milestones.  Over at The Once and Future Moon, I discuss how I was inspired by the Apollo 15 mission, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunar exploration, Lunar Science | 15 Comments

Ten Easy Pieces

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Paul Spudis

This weekend (July 20, 2014) is the anniversary of the first lunar landing, the Apollo 11 mission. No doubt much ink will be spilt on “perspective” pieces, noting the glory days of Apollo and contrasting them (no doubt unfavorably) with … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunar development, Lunar exploration, Lunar Science, planetary exploration, space policy, space technology, Space transportation | 29 Comments

The Moon’s Mantle Muddle

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Paul Spudis

A new post is up over at Air and Space about the search for material on the Moon from its mantle.  Comment here, if interested.

Posted in Lunar exploration, Lunar Science | 6 Comments

Science and Human Spaceflight

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Paul Spudis

A perennial debate among the community of space policy “experts” (whose number apparently consists of about 4/5 of the Earth’s population) is about the value of human spaceflight.  As is the wont in such debates, science and its relation to … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunar exploration, Lunar Science, space policy | 10 Comments