NASA scientist

Aerospace agency employee

A NASA scientist is a researcher employed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the United States government agency responsible for space exploration and aeronautics research.

The term evokes expertise in fields like astrophysics, planetary science, or aerospace engineering: It's not exactly NASA scientist levels of difficulty.

In casual speech, NASA scientist serves as shorthand for exceptional intelligence or technical competence.

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scientific credibility

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Planetary shape skeptic

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One fearing modern devices

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