Mark Helper - Astronauts, Robots and Rocks: Preparing for Planetary Geologic Exploration

Imagine yourself as a scientist visiting a research site on the moon for the first time, using new ways to understand the unexplored territory around you. Geologist Dr. Mark Helper will bring this scenario to life, presenting how his expertise in geological field research is assisting NASA develop new techniques for human planetary exploration.

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