
Leonard David
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.
Latest articles by Leonard David

The Next X Prizes: DNA, Nanotech, Autos and Education
By Leonard David published
The goal is to cut through red tape, jumpstart progress and allow genius to shine.

Zero to 76,000 mph in a Second
By Leonard David published
Machine sets new acceleration record.

Despite Fuel Crisis, Fossett Heads Across Pacific Ocean
By Leonard David published
The first solo attempt to circle the globe in a non-stop, non-refueled effort could come up short.

Historic Globe-Circling Flight Underway
By Leonard David published
GlobalFlyer aims to set record for nonstop solo flight with no refueling.

Historic Round-the-World Flight Set for Monday Takeoff
By Leonard David published
GlobalFlyer launch finally slated after weeks of delays.

Round-the-World Flight Delayed Again
By Leonard David published
Bad weather pushes the GlobalFlyer launch into at least early March.

Spotters Wanted to Track Historic GlobalFlyer Effort
By Leonard David published
First solo round-the-world nonstop flight in holding pattern. May launch mid-month.
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