An Online Lecture

A renaissance in lunar exploration is happening, with missions from around the world returning to the Moon to establish humanities first foothold beyond Earth and to learn about the history of the Earth and Solar System.

In this presentation we will look at the role of the Moon in helping us to understand our cosmic history, in bringing us together as an international community and as the next step as we leave the cradle of humanity and move on to Mars.

James Carpenter is Exploration Science and Research Coordinator for the European Space Agency's Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration.