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Dr. Jim Green
Former NASA Chief Scientist and planetary scientist specializing in lunar evolution and volatiles; guest on the episode to discuss the Moon's early atmosphere and related science.
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Nov 14, 2025
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TWiS 186: Snow on the Moon? - With Dr. Jim Green, Former NASA Chief Scientist
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Dr. Jim Green, former NASA Chief Scientist and expert in lunar evolution, joins the discussion on the Moon's surprising potential for having snow billions of years ago due to a dense primordial atmosphere. He delves into the interplay between the Earth and Moon's magnetic fields and the implications for early lunar conditions. The chat also covers the importance of NASA's VIPER rover in analyzing polar ices, the fascinating evidence of lunar outgassing, and how ancient lunar weather could have shaped the surface we see today.
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