Andy Weir, author of The Martian, which became a box office hit movie starring Matt Damon, published his second book Artemis, a story set on the Moon. Andy Weir’s style of hard science fiction is factually accurate to the laws of physics and extremely detail oriented. In this episode we’ll examine his vision of the […]
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Moon Direct – Robert Zubrin’s Plan for the Moon | Moon To Stay
Dr. Robert Zubrin, the thought leader and founder of the Mars Society, has developed a plan called “moon direct” that applies his Mars Direct ideals towards the Moon. It takes advantage of cheaper currently available commercial rockets to get us there sooner, cheaper and at lower risk. Dr Robert Zubrin is best known for his […]
There’s LOTS of Water on the Moon | Moon To Stay #5
Water will be the the first and most important resource we look for on the moon when we get back there. The water on the moon has the potential to catapult human spaceflight into a new paradigm. Previous to 2008 many believed the moon was devoid of significant amounts of water. It was supposed very […]
Israel On Route to the Moon | Moon To Stay #4
Links: SpaceIL SpaceIL Kids Landing site: Mare Serenitatis SpaceIL was started with a Facebook post in 2010 but has turned into one of Israel’s top non-profit organizations. They now have 30 full-time employees and over the years have benefited from hundreds of volunteers helping to make the vision of an Israeli moon mission a reality. […]
Who’s Going to the Moon? | Moon To Stay #3
Many companies and nations have started to develop their plans for getting back to the moon. Perhaps, more than you realize. These plans are serious contenders at getting back to the lunar surface for scientific, and economic reasons. Some plans are further along than others, but given the amount of money, diversity of teams, and […]
Why the Moon is Important Part 2 | Moon To Stay #2
The moon is the most important destination for humans in space. My name is Matt Warren and I am your host of the Moon to Stay Podcast. This is part 2 of the first episode, I will go over the 10,000 ft view of the race back to the moon, and convey some of the […]
Why the Moon is Important Part 1 | Moon To Stay #1
Transcript: It may have gone unnoticed by most of us, there is a new space race for the moon quietly taking place. The Moon is our nearest neighbour, it is rich in valuable resources, a wealth of undiscovered science, and a military asset unlike any other. The moon race 2.0 will be an economic turning […]
Coming Soon
I have been convinced to put my passion for space to good use, and have started to record a podcast about the moon. Look for the first episode to hit on Friday, February 1st 2019.