Les Johnson
Media & News
I've been fortunate to work on some very interesting projects and technologies -- and, at times, the media have taken interest. I've also consulted on a few science fiction books; talk about fun!
"How to Build A Starship" with Michio Kaku
Les describes how a solar sail might one day enable humanity to journey to another star on Michio Kaku's Discovery Channel program, Physics of the Impossible.Exodus Earth from The Science Channel
I recently appeared in 3 (of 5) episodes of the The Science Channel series, "Exodus Earth." They interviewed me last fall about solar sails, aerocapture, and the feasibility of interstellar travel.
News Stories
CNNNEW YORK TIMESNPRDiscovery ChannelFox newsDiscover MagazineBrooklyn EagleThe Ashland Kentucky Daily Independent Newspaperhttp://www.dailyindependent.com/Lifestyles/local_story_364130359.htmlOther"Space" TV Documentary hosted by Sam Neil
Science Fiction Books for which I've consulted
Cradle of Saturn and Kicking the Sacred Cow by James P. HoganDeepsix by Jack McDevittWar Surf by M M BucknerInterstellar Travel Documentary from The Learning Channel
I was one of many scientists and engineers interviewed for this documentary in which we describe how we might one day travel to another star. Segments of the interview were used in their "Saucer Tech" series, interwoven with stories of UFO sightings. While I don't believe we are being visited by aliens, the documentary is still interesting. If you would like to learn more, click here.
The Future and You Podcast
How could I turn down Stephen Cobb when he asked to interview me for his award-winning podcast, "The Future and You?" (August 20, 2008)
Nature Magazine reviewed Solar Sails and placed it on their "Recommended Reading List for the Spring!"
Hear Les talk about solar sailing during his apperarance at Alabama Bound in 2009.
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