Our Colony On The Moon

Bob Goddard


Organisation:
Timbuktu Publishing
Region:
East of England
Notice Period:
Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
Type:
Semi-professional
Fee:
Paid: £60 plus 40p per mile towards travel expenses
Category:
Science
Updated:
21st August 2023
Tagged:
Moon | Colony | Space | Humanity

Between 1969 and 1972, twelve American astronauts walked on the Moon, so why don’t we have a base there? We have the technology to create a permanent human settlement, to advance scientific knowledge and create a stepping stone for onwards exploration throughout the solar system. So what’s stopping us? And what are the pros and cons of a Moon colony?

The recent discovery of plentiful water ice at the lunar poles, together with continuous solar power at the polar mountain tops, make the Moon the obvious first destination for an off-planet human colony. With the growing realisation that planet Earth is vulnerable to asteroid and comet impacts, should we colonise the Moon to ensure the human species is safe from extinction?

Bob Goddard spent 8 years researching these questions, and more, before writing his first book on the topic - Mother Moon. The answers might surprise you.

This talk can be delivered as an illustrated 40-60 minute Power Point presentation, or as a 30-60 minute stand-alone (non-illustrated) presentation.

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About Bob Goddard

Formerly a journalist and businessman, I am now an author and publisher. I’ve travelled to the farthest corners of the world and even to the Moon (!) to research my books and talks. My wife, Viv, accompanies me on most of these epic adventures, riding a motorbike of her own and emerging as the heroine of the story. For my Moon mission I narrowly avoided being shot into space by calling on experts from NASA and Moscow instead.

My talks are all Power Point presentations and I use 60 illustrations or more in each talk. The Mother Moon talk is also available as a stand-alone if required (see below). I can supply my own equipment though I’m happy to use in-house equipment when it is available. Talks usually last between 40 and 60 minutes and can be split for a tea break if required. I’m happy to provide a Q&A session at the end of the talk. I also bring along some books and support materials, so a display table would be welcomed for these.

  • STAND ALONE: I can also provide an unsupported stand-alone talk for Mother Moon. It can be anything from 30-60 minutes long, as required.

  • SHORT NOTICE: I’m often available at short notice, so give me a call if you are stuck.

  • NORFOLK: I rarely give talks outside my home county.

  • FULLY VACCINATED: I have had all my covid jabs.


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