Jonathan I. Lunine

In this discussion, Prof. Jonathan I. Lunine, Chief Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a leading expert in planetary science, explores how various scientific fields converge in the search for extraterrestrial life. He highlights Mars, Europa, Enceladus, and Titan as prime candidates for harboring life, sharing insights from groundbreaking missions like Juno and Europa Clipper. Lunine emphasizes the importance of in-situ exploration and the promise of returning samples to Earth, envisioning a future where we could uncover signs of life within a couple of decades.