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The von Kármán Lecture Series

Exploring the Moon

July 16 & 17

Several international space agencies are actively engaged in robotic as well as human exploration of the moon, including projects from China, Japan, India, Russia, Europe, Germany and the United Kingdom. NASA has also embarked on an active science and exploration program which includes three robotic missions planned for launch in 2009, 2011 and 2012, as well as human exploration starting in 2020. This presentation will discuss NASA’s current plans for returning to the moon for both science and exploration, as well as efforts to collaborate with international partners.

Speaker:	Dr. Leon Alkalai Manager, Lunar Robotic Exploration Office Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Location:	Thursday, July 16, 2009, 7p.m. The von Kármán Auditorium at JPL 4800 Oak Grove Drive Pasadena, CA › Directions Friday, July 17, 2009, 7p.m. The Vosloh Forum at Pasadena City College 1570 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA › Directions
Webcast:	For the webcast on Thursday at 7 p.m. Pacific time, click here If you don't have RealPlayer, you can download the free RealPlayer.

Robots in the Race to the Moon

July 20

On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin, landed an ungainly vehicle on the moon. Their lunar sojourn marked the conclusion of the "moon race" unleashed by President John F. Kennedy in May 1961. It was also the end of a longer series of lunar visits by robotic pathfinders, sent to prepare the way for men. In this talk, we'll explore the role of robots in opening the 'lunar frontier.'