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Planetary Radio

Humans, Robots, and 21st Century Space Exploration

Airdate: Monday, November 27, 2006
Running Time: 00:28:52
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

Special coverage of a public forum in Houston, Texas, co-sponsored by the Association of Space Explorers, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and The Planetary Society. Panelists include astronauts Jeff Hoffman, Tom Jones, and Moonwalker John Young. Emily Lakdawalla explains why the biggest planets have all the rings, and Bruce Betts explores his crater while providing an night sky update and a new trivia contest question on What's Up!

Guests

• Jeff Hoffman, Astronaut
• Tom Jones, Astronaut
• John Young, Astronaut

Related Information

• Association of Space Explorers
• John Young's Website
• Lunar and Planetary Institute
• Mars Global Surveyor update