Alan Stern

Alan Stern is a prominent planetary scientist known for his work on space missions, particularly as the principal investigator of NASA's New Horizons mission, which explored Pluto and its moons in 2015. His research focuses on the outer solar system and the characteristics of dwarf planets. Stern advocates for the importance of planetary exploration and understanding our solar system's history. His efforts have significantly advanced our knowledge of planetary bodies and the conditions that shape them, contributing to a broader understanding of both scientific inquiry and the potential for life beyond Earth.