Friday, January 27, 2023 - 1:00 pm ET
Exploring Possible Futures of Human Space Exploration with Chris Impey
Join noted astronomer, author, and science communicator Chris Impey for a 30-minute Flash Class as he draws on his extensive knowledge and unique perspective to discuss the possibilities as well as the obstacles facing humans as we leave the Planet to live and work in space.
Chris Impey is the distinguished Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona and has written a range of books on the topic of human space exploration and astrobiology, including Beyond: Our Future in Space and his forthcoming book Worlds Without End: Exoplanets, Habitability, and the Future of Humanity. Read more.
MODERATORS:
Kris Kimel is the lead at Humanity in Deep Space and Co-founder of SpaceTango.
Savannah Mandel is an anthropologist whose work primarily focuses on human space exploration and habitation with published topics that include a cultural addendum to the Drake Equation, lunar imperialism, and the social implications of asteroid mining.
