Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #12

October 31, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Ronald E. Turner
Dr. Susan M. Bailey
Dr. Kevin R. Duda
Dr. Karl H. Hasenstein
Dr. Janet L. Kavandi
Dr. Kris R. Lehnhardt
Dr. Andrew G. Palmer
Dr. Liz Warren

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The panel deliberated on substantive topics.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 03, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #11

October 20, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Ronald E. Turner
Dr. Susan M. Bailey
Dr. Elizabeth A. Blaber
Dr. James Day
Dr. Kevin R. Duda
Mr. Daniel L. Dumbacher
Dr. Karl H. Hasenstein
Dr. Janet L. Kavandi
Dr. Elliot M. Meyerowitz
Dr. Andrew G. Palmer
Dr. Liz Warren
Dr. Gayle Woloschak

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The panel deliberated on substantive matters.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 21, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - In-person/hybrid Meeting #3

October 6 - 8, 2025

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

Materials

About

This meeting will be in open and closed session.

Livestream information will be posted closer to the meeting date.

Day 1

https://vimeo.com/event/5417745

Day 2

https://vimeo.com/event/5417756

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Kevin Duda, Kris Lehnhardt, Andrew Palmer, Karl Hasenstein, Susan Bailey, Liz Warren, Liz Blaber

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Review of draft STMs, supporting text, guest speaker presentations, upcoming meetings, milestones, and deadlines.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 08, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #10

September 22, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Kevin Duda, Kris Lehnhardt, Karl Hasenstein

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Reviewed draft work of STM's and supporting text. Discussed upcoming meetings and schedule.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 02, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #9

September 19, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Discuss STMs and draft text; upcoming meeting in October.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Liz Blaber, Liz Warren, Kevin Duda, Kris Lehnhardt, Karl Hasenstein, Andrew Palmer

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Draft Text and STMs; upcoming meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 19, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #8

September 5, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Supplemental Bias and Conflict Discussion with NAS staff.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Andrew Palmer

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Supplemental Bias and Conflict Discussion

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 19, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - In-person/hybrid Meeting #2

August 25 - 27, 2025

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

Materials

About

This meeting will be in both open and closed sessions.

Livestream

Day 1

https://vimeo.com/event/5327292

Day 2

https://vimeo.com/event/5327304

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Susan Bailey, Liz Blaber, Kevin Duda, Karl Hasenstein, Kris Lehnhardt, Ron Turner, Liz Warren

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Upcoming October meeting, review of open session presentations, STM drafts and supporting text, schedule review.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 29, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #8

August 8, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Kevin Duda, Susan Bailey, Liz Warren, Kris Lehnhardt, Karl Hasenstein

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Upcoming meetings, STM strategy, and schedule.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 11, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #7

August 5, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Kevin Duda, Susan Bailey, Liz Blaber, Karl Hasenstein

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Review of deliverables, discussion of next steps and future meetings.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 06, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #6

August 1, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Kevin Duda, Susan Bailey, Liz Blaber, Kris Lehnhardt, Liz Warren

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Review past meetings and deliverables. Discuss upcoming meetings and objectives.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 04, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - In-person/hybrid Meeting #1

July 9 - 10, 2025

Past

Materials

About

This meeting will be in both open and closed session.

Open session schedule for 9th July is in the attached agenda.

Livestream for Day 1:

https://vimeo.com/event/5234548

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Susan Bailey, Elizabeth Blaber, Kevin Duda, Karl Hasenstein, Kris Lehnhardt, Liz Warren

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Discussion of open session presentations, draft text, STM, and upcoming meetings.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 11, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #5

June 30, 2025

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Kevin Duda, Karl Hasenstein, Liz Warren

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Upcoming July meeting, schedule, and written materials

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 30, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #4

June 25, 2025

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Susan Bailey, Elizabeth Blaber, Kevin Duda, Karl Hasenstein, Kris Lehnhardt, Rafael Loureiro

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Discussion of STM, upcoming panel meetings, schedule, and next steps.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 26, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #3

June 12, 2025

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ron Turner, Liz Blaber, Kevin Duda, Karl Hasenstein, Rafael Loureiro, Liz Warren

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Introductions and overview of panel task, next steps, schedule, and discussion.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 13, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #2

May 8, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kevin Duda, Rafael Loureiro, Liz Warren

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Supplemental bias and conflict discussion.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 09, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #1

April 25, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Ronald Turner, Susan Bailey, Elizabeth Blaber, Karl Hasenstein, Kris Lehnhardt,

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Bias and Conflict Discussion

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 25, 2025

Contact

Mia Brown

mbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science

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