Date: February 20, 2012
Title: Apollo 14’s Moon Trees
Podcasters: Nancy Atkinson
Organization: NASA Lunar Science Institute (NLSI)
Links:
http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/
Website about the Moon Trees: http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/moon_tree.html
Description: Did you know that when the Apollo 14 mission launched to the Moon in 1971, that the three astronauts weren’t the only living things on board, and in fact, humans were in the minority. Nearly 500 tree seeds were brought along on the mission, and now some of those seeds have grown into what are known as “Moon Trees.” It’s a fascinating story and to tell us more is David Williams from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Music: “Amelia” by Ben Bedford from his “Land of the Shadows” CD. http://benbedford.com/
Bio: The NLSI brings together leading lunar scientists from around the world to further NASA lunar science and exploration.
Nancy Atkinson is a science journalist and is the Senior Editor for Universe Today http://www.universetoday.com
Sponsor: This episode of the “365 Days of Astronomy” podcast is sponsored by John Sandlin. The Sandlin Family wishes you all clear skies.
Transcript:
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