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Making New Worlds

Erika Nesvold

Building a better future in space

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  • Erika Nesvold

    Astrophysicist and writer. Co-founder of the JustSpace Alliance, author of Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space. I also make video games.

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