It's been over half a century since we first went to the Moon, and nearly as long since we last went. To Return to the Moon we need a base with a purpose, and we'll look at what purposes we have in mind and what the bases might be like as we head back to establish a Lunar Colony.

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Return to the Moon

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Episode 258; October 1, 2020

Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Written by:

Isaac Arthur

Keith Blockus

Editors:

Andy Nelson

Jerry Guern

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Katie Byrne

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Udo Schroeter

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