Season 3, Episode 7: An interview with one-of-a-kind space historian, Jay Gallentine, Part 4

Welcome to Space 3D! We are delighted to bring you part 4 and the conclusion of our interview with space historian Jay Gallentine.

In this episode, co-moderators Emily Carney and Eleanor O’Rangers continue their discussion with Jay, delving into some fascinating backstory on his research for his second book, Infinity Beckoned: Adventuring Through the Inner Solar System, 1969–1989. Jay reveals some of the serendipitous details and sheer luck that led him to uncovering significant, scholarly additions to the historical record as it pertains to the Russian Lunokhod rover programs. Finally, we get Jay’s thoughts on whether the subject of his two books—unmanned spacecraft--- are superior to humanity for exploring the universe. The answer, not surprisingly, is as thoughtfully considered as the work and creativity that went into his first ...