Background
The son of John Simpson Lewis, a Young Men’s Christian Association professional, and Elsie Dinsmore Vandenbergh, a school teacher.
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- Mining the Sky: Untold Riches From The Asteroids, Comets, And Planets (Helix Book) by John S. Lewis (1997-09-23)
- Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System by John S. Lewis (1995-06-27)
- Asteroid Mining 101: Wealth for the New Space Economy by John S. Lewis (2014-12-12)
- Rain of Iron and Ice: Very Real Threat of Comet and Asteroid Bombardment by John S. Lewis (1996-03-01)
- Planets and Their Atmospheres, Volume 33: Origins and Evolution (International Geophysics) by John S. Lewis (1984-01-11)
- Space Resources: Breaking the Bonds of Earth by John S. Lewis (1987-10-15)
Other Work
- Mining the Sky: Untold Riches From The Asteroids, Comets, And Planets (Helix Book) by John S. Lewis (1997-09-23)
- Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System by John S. Lewis (1995-06-27)
- Asteroid Mining 101: Wealth for the New Space Economy by John S. Lewis (2014-12-12)
- Rain of Iron and Ice: Very Real Threat of Comet and Asteroid Bombardment by John S. Lewis (1996-03-01)
- Planets and Their Atmospheres, Volume 33: Origins and Evolution (International Geophysics) by John S. Lewis (1984-01-11)
- Space Resources: Breaking the Bonds of Earth by John S. Lewis (1987-10-15)
John Lewis
Edit ProfileAstronomer astrophysicist physicist university professor
Education
He received his Doctor of Philosophy in geochemistry and cosmochemistry from University of California, San Diego in 1968, where he studied under Harold Urey.
Career
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. Lewis received his Bachelor of Surgery in chemistry from Princeton University in 1962 as a National Merit Scholar. He then continued his education at Dartmouth College receiving his Master of Arts in inorganic chemistry in 1964.
Prior to joining the University of Arizona, Lewis taught space sciences and cosmochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
An expert on the composition and chemistry of asteroids and comets, Lewis has written such popular science books as Rain of Iron and Ice and Lewis is a frequent commentator on the Chinese network CCTV when China broadcasts its major missions live. In February 2013, Doctor Lewis will assume the role of Chief Scientist for the firm Deep Space Industries.
Doctor Lewis will focus on strategic planning, mission development and processing concepts for Deep Space.
Works
book
- Mining the Sky: Untold Riches From The Asteroids, Comets, And Planets (Helix Book) by John S. Lewis (1997-09-23)
- Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System by John S. Lewis (1995-06-27)
- Asteroid Mining 101: Wealth for the New Space Economy by John S. Lewis (2014-12-12)
- Rain of Iron and Ice: Very Real Threat of Comet and Asteroid Bombardment by John S. Lewis (1996-03-01)
- Planets and Their Atmospheres, Volume 33: Origins and Evolution (International Geophysics) by John S. Lewis (1984-01-11)
- Space Resources: Breaking the Bonds of Earth by John S. Lewis (1987-10-15)
Other Work
- Mining the Sky: Untold Riches From The Asteroids, Comets, And Planets (Helix Book) by John S. Lewis (1997-09-23)
- Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System by John S. Lewis (1995-06-27)
- Asteroid Mining 101: Wealth for the New Space Economy by John S. Lewis (2014-12-12)
- Rain of Iron and Ice: Very Real Threat of Comet and Asteroid Bombardment by John S. Lewis (1996-03-01)
- Planets and Their Atmospheres, Volume 33: Origins and Evolution (International Geophysics) by John S. Lewis (1984-01-11)
- Space Resources: Breaking the Bonds of Earth by John S. Lewis (1987-10-15)
Membership
He was a member of the Board of Directors of American Rocket Company and is currently Chief Scientist at Deep Space Industries.
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United States