David Grinspoon

1 archived appearance · 2010

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David Grinspoon (born 1959) is an astrobiologist, planetary scientist, and the first Chair Holder of Astrobiology at the Library of Congress, recognized for his expertise in planetary evolution, climate science, and the search for extraterrestrial life. As a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute and NASA advisor, he has authored books including Lonely Planets and Earth in Human Hands, bridging rigorous science with accessible explorations of humanity's cosmic context.

On the air with Art · 1

Apr 9, 2010 · 2h 38m
Astrobiology and Astronaut Training
Art Bell is joined by planetary scientist Dr. David Grinspoon, curator of astrobiology at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and a recipient of the Carl Sagan Medal. The conversation ranges from the likelihood of extraterrestrial life to the private space travel revolution, with Grinspoon noting that the discov...