Leonard David brings over 50 years of experience covering space—from the earliest robotic planetary probes to the emerging private space economy. Best known as Space.com’s Space Insider Columnist, he has reported for SpaceNews, Scientific American, Aerospace America, and more.
He’s the author of key works like Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet (2016), Moon Rush: The New Space Race (2019), and Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration (co‑authored with Apollo 11’s Buzz Aldrin). Leonard is also the first-ever recipient of the American Astronautical Society’s Ordway Award for Sustained Excellence in Spaceflight History and winner of the prestigious National Space Club Press Award in 2010.
On this episode set for Tuesday, Aug. 12th (5:00 pm PT), Leonard joins host Ashton Zeth for a 60-minute live broadcast covering the current state of Mars and space exploration, NASA’s evolving plans and budgets, new commercial programs, and the global human endeavor beyond Earth. As with all episodes, there will be live Q&A with our global audience.
Don’t miss this chance to hear one of the most prominent voices in space journalism bring clarity and insight into today’s planetary ambitions. To register for our upcoming RPL podcast, please click here.
Red Planet Live is a semi-monthly live podcast from The Mars Society – Ashton Zeth interviews the people instrumental in exploring and settling Mars. The show will focus on a wide variety of topics, including Mars and space exploration, STEM education, technology, women in science, astrobiology, the aerospace industry, and much more, with exciting and open discussions involving experts in these respective fields.
