Whats Exploration Worth, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Whats Exploration Worth, Neil deGrasse Tyson
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What's Exploration Worth
Star Talk Radio

Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Narrator: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye

Unabridged: 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Better Listen

Published: 08/17/2009


Synopsis

What price do we put on knowledge? How does it profit a man if he learns about the universe, but goes to bed hungry? When the economy takes a downturn, should we still go up into space? NASA missions aren’t cheap—sending astronauts into low Earth orbit or to the Moon, sending robotic spacecraft to explore the planets, and launching telescopes into space can cost millions or even billions of dollars. Lou Friedman, director of the Planetary Society, argues that even when the dollar is dear, the quest to explore our universe is priceless.Co-host:

Bill Nye The Science Guy

Guests:

Lou Friedman: executive director of the Planetary Society

Author Bio

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, among other books. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he has served since 1996. Dr. Tyson is also the host and cofounder of the Emmy-nominated popular podcast StarTalk and its spinoff StarTalk Sports Edition, which combine science, humor, and pop culture. He is a recipient of 23 honorary doctorates, the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences, and the Distinguished Public Service Medal from NASA. Asteroid 13123 Tyson is named in his honor. He lives in New York City.

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