space exploration
Why America Needs to Explore Space

A compelling argument for why America should remain a leader in space exploration.
Where We're Headed
Mars. Rogue asteroids. It's exciting stuff. And this time around, it's not just NASA. Here are four trips to keep your eye on.
Commonwealth Club of California Science Talk

A talk on Death By Black Hole which touches on a variety of issues in astrophysics and space exploration.
Delusions of Space Enthusiasts
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Things space zealots want to be true but simply aren’t. And things they wish were not true, but simply are.
Living On Earth: Lunar Love

It's been 37 years since the last man was on the moon, and now, NASA says, we're going back. The U.S. space agency will send astronauts to the moon as soon as 2019.
Going Ballistic
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An exposition of all the ways objects can move under the influence of gravity.
Heading Out
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How the frontier of propulsion research can transform the future of space exploration. Part II of “Fueling Up”
Planetary Society Radio: Space Exploration

Interview on The Planetary Society Radio podcast on the Future of Space Exploration.
Commission on Implementation of the United States Space Exploration Policy

Final report from the Presidential Commission on Implementation of the United States Space Exploration Policy.
Launching the Right Stuff
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Reviving the debate about whether it is better to send people, robots, or some combination of both into space.
