A unique event is slated during NASA's upcoming Lunar Science Conference being held at NASA's Ames Research Center later this month.

On July 20, members from the younger generation from four NASA Centers will discuss the future of space exploration. The panel is entitled "This is Your Future - Why the Moon?" - and is open to a variety of space topics.

The invitation is out for participants to submit questions to the panel online. The format is modeled after the CNN YouTube Debates. And if your video is selected, it will be aired at the event and discussed by the panel.

Instructions for submitting a video question:

1) Record your question. Include your name, location, and do keep your video under one minute.

2) Go to http://www.youtube.com/group/nasacolab

3) Join the group and click "add videos"

4) NOTE: videos are due by July 15, 2008 (so get going!)

5) Rate the posted submitted questions on youtube to help determine which videos will be selected for the conference

6) Check back during the end of July for answers to questions. Selected videos and the discussion will be posted at: http://www.youtube.com/user/LunarSciConference08

To learn more, Internet yourself over to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlX5sbqEpqM

 -- Leonard David