Ben Bova

Ben Bova was an American science fiction author, aerospace engineer, and former president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. He was known for his work in the science fiction genre, particularly in the areas of space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Bova was also a prolific writer of non-fiction books on science and technology. He was a frequent contributor to various media outlets, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.