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Aug 31, 2017 · This week we’re talking to Chris McKay, a senior scientist in the Planetary Systems Branch of NASA Ames. Chris has spent his whole fascinating career here at Ames, focusing on the evolution of the solar system and the origin of life.
Jul 20, 2015 · Christopher McKay, one of NASA’s most recognizable names in the field of astrobiology, argues that Mars probes to date have, quite literally, barely scratched the surface. The answers, he...
In this interview, Chris McKay describes how he’ll use two of Curiosity Rover’s instruments: he’ll help determine what ChemCam should focus its laser on, and then compare the organic analysis by the SAM instrument to what was measured by the Mars Viking mission, and also to what he’s found in deserts on Earth.
May 12, 2021 · Dr. Chris McKay, a senior planetary scientist at the NASA Ames Research Center and one of the co-founders of the Mars Underground, will virtually address the 24th Annual International Mars Society Convention, scheduled for October 14-17, 2021, about the concept of terraforming the planet Mars.
Apr 30, 2008 · For 28 years, NASA astrobiologist Chris McKay has hunted for living things in the coldest and driest places on Earth. By studying Earth’s extreme environments, he hopes to better understand...
Senior Scientist, NASA Ames Research Center. Latest Planetary Radio Appearances. Diving Into That Lake on Mars. Our world was rocked by last week’s announcement of good radar evidence for a liquid water “lake” under the Red Planet’s south pole.
2.43K subscribers. 200. 21K views 10 years ago. ...more. Public lecture by Dr Christopher McKay, NASA Ames Research Centre, at the opening of the UK Centre for Astrobiology (University of...
