John S. Lewis

John S. Lewis is a professor of planetary science at the University of Arizona?s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. His interests in the chemistry and formation of the solar system and the economic development of space have made him a leading proponent of turning potentially hazardous near-Earth objects into attractive space resources. Prior to joining the University of Arizona, Dr. Lewis taught space sciences and cosmochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He received his education at Princeton, Dartmouth and the University of San Diego.

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Planetary science - University of Arizona - Solar system - Space - Near-Earth object - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Princeton - Dartmouth - University of San Diego

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An expert on the composition and chemistry of asteroids and comets, Dr. Lewis has written such popular science books as Rain of Iron and Ice and . Dr. Lewis is also highly respected member of The Watch Council of The Space Frontier Foundation.

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Asteroid - Comet - Watch Council - Space Frontier Foundation

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