Alison Gibbings
United Kingdom
Proposed name: Laser Bees Researcher
Alison Gibbings works with Max Vasile at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. They and their team are developing the "laser bees" approach to non-contact deflection of Near Earth Asteroids by laser ablation from solar-powered spacecraft.
Latest Planetary Radio Appearance
Kindred Spirits: Alison Gibbings and Carolyn Shoemaker at the Planetary Defense Conference
04/29/2013 | 28:50
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Our special coverage of the PDC continues with two planetary scientists separated by almost 60 years in age, but with similar dedication and enthusiasm for saving the planet.
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