metzger https://www.cfpublic.org/tags/metzger metzger en-US Copyright Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:24:15 GMT After Orion launch, planetary scientist looks to the future https://www.cfpublic.org/2014-12-08/after-orion-launch-planetary-scientist-looks-to-the-future NASA’s successful test flight marks the start of a new era in human spaceflight. 90.7’s Brendan Byrne talks to Planetary Scientist Phil Metzger about the impact of the unmanned mission on space exploration. Orion blasts off atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Photo: KennedySpaceCenter.com
Photo of Orion Launch Dec. 5 2014

With the successful test flight of Orion Friday, NASA marked the start of what it calls a new era in human spaceflight.

Designed for deep space travel, Orion may one day put humans on Mars or an asteroid.

90.7’s Brendan Byrne spoke with UCF Planetary Scientist Phil Metzger about the launch and the future of human space exploration.

 

Listen to an extended cut of Phil Metzger's conversation with 90.7's Brendan Byrne, including details about an asteroid mission and the future of space mining.

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]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:24:15 GMT https://www.cfpublic.org/2014-12-08/after-orion-launch-planetary-scientist-looks-to-the-future Brendan Byrne