Scientists have dubbed this time period the Lunar Anthropocene, a new geological epoch in which human's have become the dominant force shaping the moon's environment.  As humans race forward into deeper exploration and utilization of the moon and beyond, astronomer, Dr. Aparna Venkatesan, urges us to consider the shared nature of the cosmos.

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Shared Space Credits

Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe



Music



Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling



Additional music by Kent Sparling and Kid Otter.



Find Dr. Aparna Venkatesan at usfca.edu/faculty/aparna-venkatesan



Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka



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