author
David Morrison
b. 1940
A longtime NASA astronomer and science writer, he has spent decades helping general readers understand asteroids, planets, and the search for life beyond Earth. His books bring space science down to earth without losing the wonder.
1 Audiobook
Voyage to Jupiter
by David Morrison, Jane Samz
About the author
Born on June 26, 1940, David Morrison is an American astronomer and astrophysicist whose career has centered on planetary science. He studied physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and later earned a Ph.D. in astronomy from Harvard University, where Carl Sagan was his thesis advisor.
Morrison has held major roles at NASA and related institutions, including work at NASA Ames Research Center and leadership positions connected with lunar and astrobiology research. He is especially known for studying asteroids and impact hazards, and for explaining those subjects clearly to the public.
Alongside his research career, he has written and edited books that introduce readers to the solar system and modern astronomy. His work stands out for combining scientific authority with an accessible, reassuring style that makes big cosmic questions feel understandable.