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In Episode 148 of This Week in Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik interview Dr. Pascal Lee, discussing why Clavius could be the perfect location for NASA’s first moon base.
The mention of Clavius, a large lunar crater, evokes striking visuals from “2001: A Space Odyssey” — featuring landing spacecraft, mysterious monoliths, and more. Interestingly, Clavius hasn’t topped NASA’s priority list, yet Dr. Lee argues for its inclusion due to its intriguing geology, potential for establishing long-term habitats including lava tubes, and its favorable conditions for transport infrastructure, among other reasons.
Join us as we explore the exciting prospects of Clavius Base in the near future!
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This Week in Space delves into the new era of space exploration. Every Friday, we spotlight compelling topics affecting our understanding of the cosmos. What’s the current status of the race to the Moon and beyond? When can we expect SpaceX to send humans to Mars?
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Rod Pyle is an acclaimed author and journalist, renowned for his work in space exploration and history. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra magazine and has penned 18 books including Space 2.0 and Destination Mars.
With past experience in producing documentaries for major networks and contributing to visual effects for sci-fi productions, Rod has a comprehensive background in space-related media.
Tariq Malik has directed Space.com’s editorial approach as Editor-in-Chief since 2019, with nearly two decades of experience covering space news and scientific advancements. Joining the Space.com team in 2001, he has reported extensively on human spaceflight and exploration.
As an Eagle Scout and Space Camp alum, Tariq has a personal passion for space exploration, matched by academic credentials from USC and NYU.
