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GeoLegends: Harrison "Jack" Schmitt
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Harrison "Jack" Schmitt - Geologist, Astronaut, Professor, Researcher, and Senator
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Harrison H. (Jack) Schmitt Schmitt
Astronaut, professor, author, U.S. senator from New Mexico – and an AAPG member. An Association award is named in his honor, and he remains the only geologist to walk – and explore – on the Moon.
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Explorer Article
By Barry Friedman
Space Exploration is a Growing Field for Geologists
Commercial space exploration is on the rise, and they need astronauts with the right stuff — geoscience expertise.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on
01 November, 2017
Explorer Spotlight On…
By Susie Moore
Schmitt Still Reaching for the Stars
AAPG member Harrison H. “Jack” Schmitt, geologist, author, politician, scientist-astronaut extraordinaire and the last man to walk on the moon, has added another award to his lengthy résumé.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on
01 May, 2008
Explorer Article
By David Brown
Angels Needed to Tap Moon Bounty
Geologist and ex-astronaut Harrison Schmitt discusses the possibility of mining the moon's helium-3 as an energy resource and the importance of a return to space travel.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on
01 April, 2006
Explorer Article
By Ken Milam
Schmitt's Dream Still Lofty
The only geologist ever to ply his science in person on an extraterrestrial body
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on
01 March, 2005
Explorer Emphasis Article
By David Brown
Claim Your Piece of the Moon
Moon Exploration: Buying mineral rights to the moon? First, you need a geologist who has been there!
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on
01 August, 2003
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