The Livelyosian Ocean of Europa this week on a special edition of of Planetary Radio. Radio. Hi everyone, welcome to Public Radio's travel show that takes you to the Final

Frontier.

I'm at Kaplan.

On Sunday, February 26, more than a hundred people gathered to hear scientists

talk about why a mission to one of Jupiter's moons is one of the highest priorities in

all of planetary science.

We'll hear highlights from the discussion on today's program.

Emily Lachtowala's Q&A segment will return next week,

but we'll still have time to visit with Bruce Betts for another what's up look at the night sky

and another chance to win an Explorer's Guide to Mars poster.

There's still good reason to check in with Emily if you want the inside scoop on NASA's

cancellation last week of the Dawn mission to asteroid's besta and series.

She interviews Mission Co- investigator and Planetary Science Institute director Mark Sykes.

You'll find her blog at planetary.org.

The worldwide space agencies contributing to the International Space Station have reaffirmed their commitment

to finishing the ISS. A reconfiguration will require 16 more space shuttle flights

resulting in a station that can support nine permanent crew

members.

Unfortunately, it also means there will be little or no time for science on those shuttle

missions.

Asteroid impacts present and long past are also in our news.

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