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McKay, Christopher P. (1954–)

Chris McKay

Christopher McKay is a research scientist in the Space Science Division at NASA Ames Research Center who has played a significant role in recent years in planetary investigations with a direct bearing on the possibility of extraterrestrial life. He has done extensive work on microorganisms in Antarctica, including cryptoendoliths, the atmosphere of Titan, and past conditions on Mars.