Friday / 31 May 2019

Artemis / NASA ‘Astronomy From The Moon’ Commitment Could Gain AAS Support

American Astronomical Society President Megan Donahue States Organization Decides Against Taking Official Position On Artemis So Far, And Voices Concerns Over Potential Budgetary Shifts, Transfer Authority & Undefined Science Program; Astronautic Return To Moon Should Include New Astronomy Opportunities From New Frontier Of Moon South Pole Such As That Of ILOA; Identifying Artemis Program 2024+ Astronomy & Science Instruments To Be Positioned, Enhanced By Humans On Stable Lunar Platform May Inspire Approval From More Communities

Credits: AAS, NASA, Bill Ingalls, International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA)