A space odyssey #2: How to study moon rocks from the Soviet sample return mission Luna 24
Paul Koetter
39th Chaos Communication Congress (39C3): Power Cycles · Day 2 · Saal Ground
This talk, "A space odyssey #2: How to study moon rocks from the Soviet sample return mission Luna 24," delivered by Paul Koetter at 39C3, offers a fascinating glimpse into the cutting-edge scientific analysis of lunar samples. Koetter, whose background spans aerospace engineering and planetary sciences, presents the results of a collaborative effort between the Museum of Natural History in Berlin and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The core of the presentation revolves around the meticulous, **non-destructive** examination of precious lunar regolith samples brought back to Earth by the Soviet Luna 24 mission in 1976. This research is crucial for advancing our understanding of lunar geology and the broader evolution of the solar system, particularly by applying modern analytical techniques to samples collected decades ago.