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...1Matter-spewing 'singularities' could eliminate the need for dark energy and dark matter2New photos from European Mars orbiter show dynamic, volcanic Red Planet terrain3Aisha Bowe becomes 1st Bahamian woman to reach space, remembers Alan Shepard’s landmark flight: 'He landed in Grand Bahama' (video)4Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight5Katy Perry just became the 1st pop star to sing in space — but Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Sarah Brightman and Justin Bieber had their chance
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.