The Future of Lunar and Mars Exploration

Explore the past and future of lunar and Mars exploration in this 55-minute plenary talk from the AGU Fall Meeting 2019. Review the groundbreaking results of the Apollo program and discover why NASA is planning to return to the Moon with the Artemis program. Delve into fascinating topics such as lunar sample analysis, solar system formation theories, and the bombardment history of the Moon. Learn about the Artemis Phase 1 mission, aiming to land humans on the lunar surface by 2024, and get insights into future Moon exploration plans. The talk also covers the Mars 2020 Rover mission and its quest to seek signs of life on the Red Planet, as well as potential exploration zones for future missions.

Intro
Apollo Lunar Exploration Program
What did the Lunar Samples Tell us?
Setting the Solar System's Clock
Theory 1: Formation of Farside Highlands
Theory 2: Formation of Farside Highlands
Bombardment History
Solar System Formation Models
Destabilizing the Outer Solar System
Artemis Phase 1: To the Lunar Surface by 2024
Future Moon
Seeking Signs of Life: Mars 2020 Rover
Potential Exploration Zones