1. ILOA Missions: Hawaii to the Moon
Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2011 – Hilo
19 November @ Imiloa Astronomy Center

2. International Lunar Observatory Association
Hawaii-based Non-Profit Dedicated to Establishing
Multifunctional Observatories and Supporting
Human / Robotic Build-out on the Moon
International Lunar Observatory Association

3. Global / Interglobal Missions
With Directors, Resources and Affiliates from Around the World
International Lunar Observatory Association

4. ILOA - 3 Missions
●
ILO-1 Polar Mission
(NET 2014)
●
ILO Precursor Mission
(NLT 2014)
●
ILO Human Service
Mission
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5. ILO-1: Observation/Communication
from Lunar South Pole
International Lunar Observatory Association

6. ILO-X: Precursor Mission
International Lunar Observatory Association

7. ILO Human Service Mission
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8. ILO Primary Mission Objectives
● First Light Galaxy Imaging
● Initial landing site observation,
local surveillance
● Earth observations: albedo,
geocorona, etc.
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9. ILO Secondary Mission
Objectives
● Search for Earth-like planets
● Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI)
● Analyze interstellar molecules to determine origin of
Solar System
● VLF observation
● Observe signs of life on Mars, Europa, Titan, etc.
● Search for dangerous NEOs
● Sun-Earth observations, solar storm warnings
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10. Lunar Commercial Communications:
The International Lunar Observatory requires communications capacity to transmit astrophysical data to
satisfy its primary mission. Bandwidth not utilized for astrophysical data transmission can be made
available on a commercial basis.
Commercial Usage of Additional Bandwidth
Pre-sold Bandwidth Bandwidth Available Upon Emplacement Future Need
(May be pre-sold when launch date set)
Space Calendar Internet Search Engine Giants Specialty Advertising In Situ Communications
Broadcast Search engine giants, such as Opportunities and Monitoring
This Space Calendar will Google and Yahoo, as well as Large corporations will be able to Capabilities for Robotic
be transmitted from the other internet businesses, will be use a Moon email system to Project Operators
Moon. Advertisers will pay able to purchase bandwidth and capture the attention and interest As the wave of robotic and
a premium rate for use it to provide special services of consumers for products which mining/excavation
transmission of their ads from the lunar surface, which may relate to any of the missions arrive on the
from the lunar surface. might include local imagery. numerous associations modern lunar surface, they will do
Interactive games may be culture attributes to Luna. so with the knowledge that
developed which actually take communications and
place on the Moon. surface monitoring
capabilities in the region of
Malapert Mountain and
Shackleton Crater will be in
place and available for
purchase.

11. SpaceCalendar.com

12. ILO-X Global Systems
Technology Demonstration
Location: Top of Mauna Kea
Date: December 19th
Objectives:
● Coordination of collaborative
multinational science teams
● Test & evaluation of ILO-X
semi-autonomous & remote
interface functionality
● Test & evaluation of ILO-X
primary mission capabilities of
observation & communication

13. Hawaii to the Moon
● Hawaii aloha, visitor volume, facilities make it
ideal for Space Tourism development
Space Tourism = Commercial trips to space; also Earth-
based attractions that simulate the space-experience
● Premier astronomical observatories
● Moon-like terrain used to train Apollo astronauts
- Now a terrestrial prototype of an International Lunar
Research Park is under development as test sight for
Moon-bound technologies, methodologies and
equipment
● Pacific Space Access

14. ILOA = Hawaii to the Moon
● ILOA World Headquarters and ILO Instrument
Command and Control will be located on
Hawaii
● With the ILO Hawaii leadership in Astronomy /
Galaxy research could be extended into the
next century without further development on
Mauna Kea summit
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15. ILOA Education & Outreach
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16. Galaxy Forum Overview
Mission: Advance 21st Century Education worldwide to
provide greater global awareness, capabilities and action in
Galaxy science, exploration and enterprise.
Locations: Venues & Partners:
California, USA The Tech Museum of Innovation
Hawaii, USA Imiloa, Onizuka, CFHT, Bishop Planetarium
Kansas, USA Cosmosphere, Ad Astra Kansas
Vancouver, Canada MacMillan, CSA
Beijing, China NAOC, CNSA
Shanghai, China SHAO, CNSA
Bangalore, India JNP, BASE, ISRO,
Prague, Czech Republic CTU, Czech Academy of Sciences,
Tokyo, Japan Miraikan, NAOJ, JAXA
New York, USA SHS, Hayden Planetarium
Cape Town, South Africa SAAO, ASSA, IAU-OAD
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17. Resource Awareness / Access;
ILOA Teachers
Interest & Achievement
Galaxy Forums in the Sciences; Higher Goals;
Students 21st Century Perspectives;
Students Go On To Create the
Future in Ways We Can't Even
Institutions: Imagine Now
Schools / Universities
Science & Space Centers
Observatories /
Space Agencies / Support / Resources for Teachers;
Research Facilities / Knowledge & Theories; Exploration;
Astronomers Technological Development; Sharing of
Expertise; Synthesis of Ideas;
General Public
Galaxy Awareness;
Cultural Importance of Science;
World-Views; Transnationalism ;
Key:
Audience Outcomes
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18. Galaxy 21st Century Education
Class Room Poster
● Proposed Activity:
● Pre-quiz
1. Sketch the shape / structure of the Galaxy. Then mark
where we are.
2. Name 2 Space Telescopes that have contributed to
Galaxy research.
3. What type of Galaxy is our Milky Way?
a. Elliptical Galaxy
b. Irregular Galaxy
c. Barred Spiral Galaxy
d. Spiral Galaxy

19. Galaxy 21st Century Education
Class Room Poster
● Quiz Questions
1. Which star is among both the brightest and the closest
stars in our Galaxy?
a. Betelgeuse
b. Sirius
c. Proxima Centauri
d. Vega

20. Updated Galaxy Forum Portal
On ILOA Website
● Information on Future Galaxy Forums; 2012
Provisional Calendar to be released shortly
● Galaxy Forum Archives: 2008-2011
- All event resources / content available online
including many excellent presentations
- Dedicated Presentation Database is searchable
and can be sorted by Name, Affiliation, Date, and
Location
● Galaxy Blog keeps up-to-date with cutting edge
Galaxy research, imagery and learning
resources

21. Galaxy Education Resources
International Space University: Graduate-level training to future leaders of the
emerging global space community at locations around the world.
- Walter Peeters, President
The Planetary Society: Inspires and involves the world's public in space
exploration through advocacy, projects, and education.
- Bill Nye, Executive Director
SETI: Mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand and explain the
origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe
- Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer
Space Generation Advisory Council: Represents students and young space
professionals to the United Nations, States, and space agencies.
- Michael Brett / Catherine Doldirina, Co-Chairperson
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space: Dedicated to
expanding the role of human exploration through education.
- Daniel Pastuf, Chair
International Lunar Observatory Association

22. Galaxy Education Resources
Challenger Center: Learning Center Network gives students hands-on
experience in science, engineering, research and space missions.
- June Scobee Rodgers, Founding Director and Chairman
Galaxy Zoo: ‘Citizen Science’ online astronomy project that invites members of
the public to assist in classifying over a million galaxies.
- Dan Andreescu, Kate Land, Chris Lintott, etc.
UCLA Galactic Center Group: Leading Galactic Center research group,
dedicated to researching the innermost regions of the Milky Way.
- Andrea Ghez, Principal Investigator
Teachers in Space, Space Frontier Foundation: Giving teachers the
opportunity to experience space firsthand via NewSpace companies.
- Edward Wright, Project Manager
Federation of Galaxy Explorers: Seeks to inspire and educate kids in space
related science and engineering, including Moon Base One Initiative.
- Nicholas Eftimiades, Founder / Chairperson of the Board
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23. Local Galaxy Edu Resources
● Imiloa Astronomy Center
'Imiloa's mission is to honor Maunakea by sharing Hawaiian
culture and science to inspire exploration.
● Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center
An educational facility dedicated to the memory of
Hawaii’s first astronaut who perished aboard the
Challenger Mission in 1986. The Center’s interactive
exhibits and videos tell the history of manned space
flight, physics and daily life in space.
● Observatories
Resource, Information, Images, Programs, Talks,
Workshops etc.

24. Local Galaxy Edu Resources
● Galaxy Garden, Jon Lomberg
The Galaxy Garden is a 100-foot diameter outdoor scale
model of the Milky Way, mapped in living plants and flowers
and based on current astrophysical data.

25. Space Age Publishing Company International Lunar Observatory Association
ILOA Affiliates
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26. ALOHA!
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Association
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Phone 808-885-3474
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Email info@iloa.org
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