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David Grinspoon

Scientist

Planetary scientist studying climate evolution and astrobiology at the Planetary Science Institute

Disclosure Rating — 7/10

  Comparative Planetology

David Grinspoon studies climate evolution on Earth-like planets, providing expertise in atmospheric physics and flight dynamics.12

  Venus Research

As a member of the DAVINCI mission team, he investigates planetary atmospheres using multiple sensor types.345

  Scientific Recognition

His contributions to planetary science and astrobiology earned him the Carl Sagan Medal and other honors.678910

  References

  1. PSI staff profile ↩

  2. DAVINCI mission fact sheet (NASA) ↩

  3. LOC Astrobiology chair inaugural lecture 2013 ↩

  4. Carl Sagan Medal press release 2006 ↩

  5. Written testimony to Senate Space Subcommittee 19 Jul 2022 ↩

  6. American Association for the Advancement of Science fellowship citation ↩

  7. University of Arizona Lunar & Planetary Lab alumni news ↩

  8. "Earth in Human Hands" HarperCollins press kit 2016 ↩

  9. SETI Institute Colloquium video Apr 2024 ↩

  10. NASA Venus Exploration Analysis Group white paper contributor list 2025 ↩

Born on February 16, 1959

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