Professor Dante Lauretta of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory will discuss "The Science and Exploration of Near-Earth Asteroids."
Over 5,000 asteroids exist in near-Earth space. Many of these objects are more easily accessible than the surface of the moon. These bodies record the ancient history of our solar system and represent the largest potential natural disaster facing mankind. In addition, they represent significant natural resources for space exploration in the form of water, hydrocarbons, metals and building materials. Over the coming decades, these objects may be the target of intense exploration to discern their ancient history and pave the way for large-scale human settlement of space.
Audience: All
Kuiper Space Sciences
Room: 308
Mary Guerrieri
LPL
520-621-2828
http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/calendar/lecture.php
