Dr. Alan Binder returned as the guest for this Space Show program. Alan began the interview with updates and clarification regarding his Lunar Prospector project. This developed into a discussion about NASA and the public space program and how best to get into space. Alan believes the private sector is most suited for the job, would like to see NASA become like a DARPA and is strongly supportive of the entrepreneurial space community. He is less supportive of the large aerospace industry and he tells why. Based on his own work and experiences, Dr. Binder is someone who should be listened to as he has been there, done that, etc. Alan responded to many listener questions and discussed his previous book, "Lunar Prospector: Against All Odds." Alan will autograph this book for you if you call his publisher in Tucson, Ken Pres, to order it, 520 743-3200. We then discussed Alan's new book, "Moon Quake" which was recently published by Apogee and is a science faction book. Dr. Binder has himself in the book and its based on real science and lunar development knowledge. It is far more than a sci fi book given the reality to it of space systems, engineering, etc. This is a book you will definitely want to read. Order this book from the Apogee website as its not yet in wide distribution, www.cgpublishing.com/Books/ScienceFaction.htmlou can also interact with Dr. Binder on their author forum, http://www.apogeespacebooks.com/forum/. Dr. Binder is fine with your phone calls for follow up questions or comments as well as your email. His telephone is 520-647-7681. To reach him by email, use abrbprospector@earthlink.net.
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