Bill Bottke

In this enlightening discussion, planetary scientist Bill Bottke, a member of NASA's Lucy mission team, dives into the origins of Earth. He reveals how our planet formed from a gas-and-dust cloud, shaped by cosmic collisions. Bill shares fascinating insights about the Moon's creation from a Mars-sized impact and the evolution of conditions that allowed life to thrive. The conversation also explores the mysterious Trojan asteroids, which may hold key clues about the early solar system and the origins of Earth's water.