NASA | Planetary Scientist Profile: Noah Petro

Noah Petro shares his journey from a high school student fascinated by geology and space to a scientist working on lunar missions. He recounts a pivotal classroom experiment that challenged assumptions about floating and sinking, sparking his interest in scientific inquiry. Noah discusses his work on the Chandrayaan 1 mission and the discovery of water on the moon, highlighting the influence of his father's work on the Apollo project. He reflects on the satisfaction of aligning his passions with his professional work, contributing to space exploration and scientific discovery.

In the science class experiment, what unexpected result was observed?

• Both the rock and wood floated.

• The rock floated and the wood sank.

• Both the rock and wood sank.

• The wood floated and the rock sank.

What mission did Noah Petro work closely with?

• Apollo 11

• Chandrayaan 1

• Mars Rover

• Voyager 2

What was Noah Petro's father's role in the Apollo project?

• He designed the space suits.

• He was a mission director.

• He was an astronaut.

• He built components for the lunar lander.

What discovery was Noah Petro associated with during his work on the Moon Mineralogy Mapper?

• Discovery of a new moon crater

• Evidence of water on the moon

• Finding a new moon mineral

• Detection of moonquakes

What field combines Noah Petro's interests in geology and space?

• Planetary Geology

• Astrophysics

• Meteorology

• Oceanography