NASA's Moon to Mars Plans, Lunar Resources, Planetary Defense, and Space Weather Research

Scott Manley speaks with scientists from Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSI) about NASA's Moon to Mars architecture, lunar resource use, planetary defense, and space weather. The discussion covers how SSI supports NASA missions and identifies data and technology gaps for sustainable exploration beyond Earth.

■ Moon to Mars architecture and lunar exploration
- Artemis, sustainable lunar base, resource utilization, data and technology gaps
■ Lunar water, ice, and resources
- Ilmenite and oxygen extraction; water cycle, polar ice, LRO observations, possible subsurface ice flows
■ Planetary defense and asteroid impacts
- Chelyabinsk event, DART mission, beta factor, binary asteroid targeting
■ Space weather, radiation, and Mars weather
- Cosmic rays, solar energetic particles, radiation forecasting; Mars AOSSE, dust storms, atmospheric dynamics

This is relevant for spaceflight enthusiasts, students, and professionals interested in Artemis, lunar and Mars science, planetary defense, and space weather. Viewers gain an overview of current research and mission planning considerations for long-term human presence beyond Earth.