Margaret Kivelson

Margaret Kivelson is a notable American physicist known for her work in space science and planetary magnetism. She played a significant role in the exploration of planets like Jupiter, contributing to our understanding of their magnetic fields and environments. Kivelson was involved with several key NASA missions, including the Galileo spacecraft, which studied Jupiter and its moons. Her research has advanced knowledge of how magnetic fields interact with solar wind, impacting our understanding of planetary atmospheres and conditions for potential life beyond Earth. Kivelson's contributions have earned her recognition in the fields of astrophysics and planetary science.