Geoffrey A. Landis
American aerospace engineer (born 1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Geoffrey Alan Landis (/ˈlændɪs/; born May 28, 1955) is an American aerospace engineer and author, working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on planetary exploration, interstellar propulsion, solar power and photovoltaics.[1][2] He holds nine patents, primarily in the field of improvements to solar cells and photovoltaic devices[3] and has given presentations and commentary on the possibilities for interstellar travel and construction of bases on the Moon, Mars,[4] and Venus.[5]
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Born | (1955-05-28) May 28, 1955 (age 68) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Occupation | Scientist, author |
Education | New Trier High School, Winnetka, Illinois |
Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology(BS) Brown University (MS, PhD) |
Genre | Science fiction |
Notable awards | Hugo Award Nebula Award Locus Award Rhysling Award |
Spouse | Mary A. Turzillo |
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Supported by his scientific background Landis also writes hard science fiction.[6] For these writings he has won a Nebula Award, two Hugo Awards, and a Locus Award, as well as two Rhysling Awards for his poetry.[7] He contributes science articles to various academic publications.