'Scientific preparations for lunar exploration', Noordwijk, the Netherlands
6 February 2012 - 6 February 2012
Netherlands
An event entitled 'Scientific preparations for lunar exploration' will take place from 6 to 7 February 2012 in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
Recent years have seen an increase in countries interested in Moon exploration, with new missions being planned by the USA, Japan, China and India, among others. Across the world there are plans for further exploration of the Moon both in national agencies and in the private sector. The Moon is increasingly seen as an important target for future exploration, providing new and unique opportunities for scientific research and yielding both cultural and economic benefits to those who participate.
Working and operating in the complex lunar environment and exploiting the Moon as a platform for scientific research and further exploration poses major challenges. Underlying these challenges are multiple fundamental scientific unknowns regarding the Moon's surface, its environment, the effects of this environment and the availability of potential resources.
The workshop is an opportunity to explore the extensive and interdisciplinary research that has already been performed in the area of scientific preparation for exploration of the Moon and beyond and to make the case for further work.For further information, please visit: http://www.congrex.nl/lunarexplorationws/(opens in new window)
Recent years have seen an increase in countries interested in Moon exploration, with new missions being planned by the USA, Japan, China and India, among others. Across the world there are plans for further exploration of the Moon both in national agencies and in the private sector. The Moon is increasingly seen as an important target for future exploration, providing new and unique opportunities for scientific research and yielding both cultural and economic benefits to those who participate.
Working and operating in the complex lunar environment and exploiting the Moon as a platform for scientific research and further exploration poses major challenges. Underlying these challenges are multiple fundamental scientific unknowns regarding the Moon's surface, its environment, the effects of this environment and the availability of potential resources.
The workshop is an opportunity to explore the extensive and interdisciplinary research that has already been performed in the area of scientific preparation for exploration of the Moon and beyond and to make the case for further work.For further information, please visit: http://www.congrex.nl/lunarexplorationws/(opens in new window)