The art of planetary research - Interview with Heike Rauer and Tilman Spohn

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The art of planetary research - Interview with Heike Rauer and Tilman Spohn


How did the Solar System form? Are we alone in the Universe? What scientific methods can we use to prove the existence of extraterrestrial lifeforms? These questions fascinate scientists and non-scientists alike. Planetary research seeks to find answers. Numerous missions and projects to explore the Solar System and neighbouring planets have revealed a varied image of the Universe, bringing scientists gradually closer to resolving these issues. Tilman Spohn, Head of the Institute of Planetary Research at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) until the end of October, and Professor Heike Rauer, who has been Head of the research Institute since 1 November 2017, are convinced that it will not be long until we discover clear indications for the existence of other life forms. In this interview, they discuss their fascination with planetary research, the power of images, current and past missions – as well as candy.


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