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Investigating Space: From the Earth To Mars
January 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Steps Toward the First Human Journey to the Red Planet
By Dr. Pascal Lee
Saturday, January 15
1 p.m.
Free with admission
The first human mission to Mars will be humanity’s greatest adventure in space exploration this century. As with all expeditions, its success depends on planning. The first steps are already underway, as we achieve longer spaceflight missions, plan for our return to the Moon, and work in extreme environments on Earth viewed as Mars “analogs”. Dr. Lee will discuss progress made around the world, from the Arctic to Antarctica, from basement labs to the International Space Station and the Artemis Program, to achieve our return to the Moon and the first human voyage to Mars. He will examine what, why, how, when, and who of the first human mission to Mars.
There will be a book signing in the lobby near the store after the talk at 2:30 pm.
About Dr. Pascal Lee
Dr Pascal Lee is a planetary scientist with the SETI Institute, the Mars Institute, and NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. He is internationally recognized for his work on the study of ice and caves on the Moon, the history of water on Mars, the origin of Mars’ moons, and planning the future human exploration of Mars. Dr. Lee has led over 30 expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica to study Mars by comparison with the Earth. He recently led the Northwest Passage Drive Expedition, the subject of the award-winning documentary film Passage To Mars (2016). He is also committed to science education. Dr. Lee’s first book, Mission: Mars, won the 2015 Prize for Excellence in children’s science books from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In his free time, Pascal likes to be walked by his dog Apollo, fly, and paint. He is an FAA-certified helicopter commercial pilot and flight instructor, and an artist member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists.
About Investigating Space
Join us on the third Saturday afternoon of the month for Investigating Space as we explore and discuss the big topics in space exploration with some of the leading scientists and researchers in the Bay Area. In this new series Chabot Space & Science Center highlights the latest discoveries, science research and missions happening in space today. Welcome our host Maxwell Edmonds-Drati as they share a lively discussion with our guest speakers and the audience. Expect to learn something new about space and make sure to explore The NASA Experience exhibition.
