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  • Geoffrey A. Landis
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  • Geoffrey Alan Landis (born May 28, 1955) is an American scientist, working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on planetary exploration, interstellar propulsion, solar power and photovoltaics. He holds nine patents, primarily in the field of improvements to solar cells and photovoltaic devices and has given presentations and commentary on the possibilities for interstellar travel and construction of bases on the Moon, Mars, and Venus.
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Birth Date
  • 1955-05-28
Name
  • Geoffrey A. Landis
  • Geoffrey Alan Landis
Genre
  • Science fiction
Education
Caption
  • Geoffrey Landis at a science fiction convention in Amsterdam, 2006
Alma mater
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Brown University
Birth Place
  • Detroit, Michigan
Influences
Awards
Occupation
  • Scientist, author
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  • Geoffrey_A._Landis
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Nationality
  • United States
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  • Geoffrey Alan Landis (born May 28, 1955) is an American scientist, working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on planetary exploration, interstellar propulsion, solar power and photovoltaics. He holds nine patents, primarily in the field of improvements to solar cells and photovoltaic devices and has given presentations and commentary on the possibilities for interstellar travel and construction of bases on the Moon, Mars, and Venus. Supported by his scientific background Landis also writes hard science fiction. He contributes science articles to various academic publications.