Exploring Our Solar System with Dr. Amy Simon

The speaker shares their journey into planetary science, inspired by the space shuttle program and Voyager flybys. Initially interested in Mars geology, they shifted focus to outer planets and atmospheres, working with Hubble on Jupiter data. They emphasize the importance of studying planetary atmospheres and express a desire to participate in future missions to Neptune and Saturn.

What were the two pivotal moments that inspired the speaker to pursue a career in space science?

• The launch of the International Space Station and the first space tourist

• The discovery of water on Mars and the first Mars rover landing

• The space shuttle program with Sally Ride and the Voyager flybys

• The Apollo moon landing and the Hubble Space Telescope launch

What was the speaker's initial interest in planetary science before focusing on Jupiter?

• Studying the geology of Mars

• Exploring the rings of Saturn

• Analyzing the surface of Venus

• Investigating the moons of Neptune

Which telescope did the speaker use to study Jupiter's atmosphere?

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Spitzer Space Telescope

What significant event did the speaker study using Hubble data related to Jupiter?

• The Great Red Spot shrinking

• The formation of a new storm

• The Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet impacts

• The discovery of a new moon

Which future missions does the speaker hope to be a part of?

• Missions to the inner planets

• Missions to the outer solar system, like Neptune and Saturn

• Missions to explore exoplanets

• Missions to study the Sun