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Part 4: “After Apollo” In this episode the focus shifts from competition to preservation. Space law expert Michelle Hanlon explores the legal realities of the Apollo landing sites and how norms, first-mover behavior, and the Artemis Accords will shape the Moon’s future. That legal reality is paired with Jim Remar of the Cosmosphere, who shows how close we have already come to losing the physical legacy of the Apollo era and why preservation still matters.

Part 5 will release at the end of January (maybe the beginning of February) and will feature my conversation with Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society. Make sure you've subscribed and followed the show so you don't miss future episodes.

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Check out the work that the team at For All Moonkind is doing. For All Moonkind

Learn about the Cosmosphere and upcoming events here. Cosmo.org

Michelle and I spoke about the new Space Law program at The University of Mississippi, I'll have to have her on again to talk about that since there wasn't time to include it in this episode. You can see her faculty page here.

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We’re taking a one-episode break from "The Lunar Era" series for a conversation I’ve been looking forward to, an in-depth discussion with bestselling author and NASA image-restoration expert Andy Saunders about his new book “Gemini and Mercury Remastered.”

Andy explains how he restored thousands of original NASA film scans to reveal the Mercury and Gemini programs as you’ve never seen them. We explore the human stories behind these missions and why authentic imagery matters more than ever in the age of AI.

It’s a fascinating look at the era that made the Moon landings possible and a perfect companion to "The Lunar Era."

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Part 3: “We Came in Peace for All Mankind” traces the Apollo program's story and its unique place in history. Dr. Roger Launius explains the political, cultural, and historical forces behind the first lunar landing, while Francis French and Rebecca Boyle broaden the context of the impact of Apollo on society. This chapter of The Lunar Era traces the program’s origins, the world’s reaction, and the legacy preserved in archives and memory.

Parts 4 and 5 will release soon, so make sure you've subscribed and followed the show so you don't miss future episodes.

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You can find Dr. Launius's latest book, "Smithsonian Atlas of Space: A Map to the Universe from the Big Bang to the Future" here.

Other works from Dr. Launius can be found on his Amazon author page.

Learn more about Francis French and his work here. FrancisFrench.com

Check out Rebecca's website here. RebeccaBoyle.com

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Diotima

Part 2: "Vast Loneliness" continues The Lunar Era series, exploring the Space Race from the early days of the Cold War to the groundbreaking flight of Apollo 8, which marked humanity's first journey to lunar orbit. This episode features space historian Francis French and science journalist Rebecca Boyle. Together, we discuss how political rivalry and one breathtaking photograph, "Earthrise," transformed our understanding of Earth's place in the universe.

Part 3 will release on or around Thanksgiving (11/27), so make sure you've subscribed and followed the show so you don't miss future episodes.

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Al Worden appearances in "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood." These episodes are fantastic, check them out here.

Learn more about Francis French and his work here. FrancisFrench.com

This is the book I picked up to read with Astrid and its wonderful. Astronaut Al Travels to the Moon

Check out Rebecca's website here. RebeccaBoyle.com

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Part 1: "Myths to Missiles" traces humanity’s relationship with the Moon, from ancient myths and early telescopes to the dawn of the Space Age. Featuring science journalist Rebecca Boyle, author of "Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are"

Part 2 will release on 10/18/25, so make sure you've subscribed and followed the show so you don't miss future episodes.

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Check out Rebecca's website here. Rebecca Boyle

You can learn more about World Space Week and see if there are any events near you. World Space Week

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Join me this October during World Space Week 2025 for the premiere of The Lunar Era, a five-part series exploring our closest celestial neighbor and its impact on our world. Guests include Rebecca Boyle, Francis French, Dr. Roger Launius, Michelle L.D. Hanlon, Jim Remar, and more.

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NASA Are We Alone?

NASA’s Tally of Planets Outside Our Solar System Reaches 6,000

NASA Says Mars Rover Discovered Potential Biosignature Last Year

Episode Muisc- "Dewbound" licensed via Blue Dot Sessions. https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/342236"

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Follow the CosmoShox via Wichita State's OpenXR Lab LinkedIn page. OpenXR Lab

Wichita State- CosmoShox

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Lunar Grand Prix- Cosmosphere

Follow the CosmoShox via Wichita State's OpenXR Lab LinkedIn page. OpenXR Lab

Check out the Wichita State CosmoShox page.

The picture I was thinking about for the volume isn't online yet, but I'll make sure to share that in the future. Instead, here's a video about DUST. We'll have more details about what the CosmoShox team has been up to soon. NASA Lunar Terrain Visualization in Unreal Engine 5 | Unreal Fest 2022

This episode is jam-packed with awesome guests and Skylab reentry stories. Emily Carney, David Hitt, and Dwight Steven-Boniecki joined me to talk about all things Skylab, give it a listen!

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Dwight Steven-Boniecki-

Taking Up Space