John ThorntonSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by John Thornton It's Time to Extend Routine Space Operations to the Moon (Op-Ed) By John Thornton published 24 March 14 The technology to make lunar missions routine is on the horizon, says Astrobotic CEO John Thornton. The moon Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Watch Rocket Lab launch 5 French 'Internet of Things' satellites tonight2Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)3Precise new moon map could help guide future sample-return missions4Did alien life exist in hot water on Mars billions of years ago?5Lunar Google Doodle celebrates half-lit third quarter moon each month with interactive card game
It's Time to Extend Routine Space Operations to the Moon (Op-Ed) By John Thornton published 24 March 14 The technology to make lunar missions routine is on the horizon, says Astrobotic CEO John Thornton.