50 Years: New Ideas
Topics discussed
Introduction and the museum's origin story
Founding of the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
Recruiting Dr. Farouk Al-Baz from the Apollo program
Early CEPPS research on Apollo data and lunar nomenclature
CEPPS scope: Earth science and modern planetary research
Current CEPPS scientists and their research projects
The push for academic history research at the museum
Hiring PhD historians to elevate scholarly standards
Cultural shifts and tensions between old and new staff
The growth of the Space History Department
Current curators and their specialized research
Public engagement and the legacy of scholarly rigor
Preview of conservation work and episode credits
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