Amy Simon

Amy Simon, a senior scientist for planetary atmospheres at NASA Goddard, passionately discusses the need for a new mission to Uranus since Voyager 2's 1986 flyby. She shares intriguing insights about our evolving understanding of Uranus and its moons, highlighting potential geological activity. Simon details the planning required for such a mission, emphasizing priorities and necessary technology. The conversation also touches on discoveries from recent missions like OSIRIS-REx and Lucy, revealing how they inform future exploratory endeavors.