"We're in the space exploration business, and the outer solar system is a wild, wooly place. We haven't explored it very well."
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Alan Stern is an esteemed planetary scientist and space exploration advocate, best known for his role as the principal investigator of NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto. Born on October 5, 1957, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Stern has dedicated his career to advancing our understanding of the solar system's outer reaches. His passionate leadership and innovative research have not only reshaped planetary science but also inspired a new generation of space enthusiasts. Stern's work continues to illuminate the mysteries of our cosmic neighborhood, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of space exploration.
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"No one working as an astronomer is shackled in chains. This is a tremendous profession. There are lots of neat people, and you get to do cool things. If I had to say something negative, it's that there's often a whole lot of travel that takes me away from my children. That can be a bummer a lot of times."
Alan Stern