Leonard David is an award-winning space journalist who has been reporting on space activities for more than 50 years. Currently writing as Space.com's Space Insider Columnist among his other projects, Leonard has authored numerous books on space exploration, Mars missions and more, with his latest being "Moon Rush: The New Space Race" published in 2019 by National Geographic. He also wrote "Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet" released in 2016 by National Geographic. Leonard has served as a correspondent for SpaceNews, Scientific American and Aerospace America for the AIAA. He has received many awards, including the first Ordway Award for Sustained Excellence in Spaceflight History in 2015 at the AAS Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium. You can find out Leonard's latest project at his website and on Twitter.
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The Next X Prizes: DNA, Nanotech, Autos and EducationThe goal is to cut through red tape, jumpstart progress and allow genius to shine.
By Leonard David Published
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Zero to 76,000 mph in a SecondMachine sets new acceleration record.
By Leonard David Published
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Despite Fuel Crisis, Fossett Heads Across Pacific OceanThe first solo attempt to circle the globe in a non-stop, non-refueled effort could come up short.
By Leonard David Published
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Historic Globe-Circling Flight UnderwayGlobalFlyer aims to set record for nonstop solo flight with no refueling.
By Leonard David Published
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Historic Round-the-World Flight Set for Monday TakeoffGlobalFlyer launch finally slated after weeks of delays.
By Leonard David Published
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Round-the-World Flight Delayed AgainBad weather pushes the GlobalFlyer launch into at least early March.
By Leonard David Published
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Spotters Wanted to Track Historic GlobalFlyer EffortFirst solo round-the-world nonstop flight in holding pattern. May launch mid-month.
By Leonard David Published
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GlobalFlyer Seeks Round-the-World RecordHigh-tech effort for first solo, non-refueled trip around the globe.
By Leonard David Published
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Robot Border Patrol on PointStarting this month, two U.S. Army RQ-5 Hunter UAVs are making reconnaissance flights along the Arizona border.
By Leonard David Published

