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Steven J. Dick is an American astronomer and historian of science recognized for his extensive work on the history of space exploration and astrobiology. He served as the Chief Historian for NASA from 2003 to 2009 and later held the Baruch S. Blumberg NASA/Library of Congress Chair in Astrobiology.
Dick's research focuses heavily on the historical and philosophical implications of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. He has authored several comprehensive books on these subjects, including works detailing the intellectual history of the extraterrestrial life debate.
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What was Steven J. Dick's role at NASA?
Steven J. Dick served as NASA Chief Historian and Director of the NASA History Office from 2003 to 2009. His work connected the history of space exploration with questions about science, technology, and society. [Steven J. Dick](https://stevenjdick.com/index.html)
What subjects does Steven J. Dick study?
His work covers the history of astronomy, space exploration, astrobiology, SETI, and the cultural effects of discovering life beyond Earth. Before NASA, he worked as an astronomer and historian of science at the U.S. Naval Observatory for more than two decades. [Steven J. Dick](https://stevenjdick.com/index.html)
Which books by Steven J. Dick focus on astrobiology?
The Living Universe: NASA and the Development of Astrobiology, written with James E. Strick, traces how NASA's exobiology work developed into astrobiology. He also co-edited Cosmos and Culture, published as NASA SP-4802 in 2009. [NASA](https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20050167071.pdf), [NASA bibliography](https://www.nasa.gov/headquarters/library/find/bibliographies/astrobiology/)
What did Steven J. Dick do after leaving NASA?
In 2014 he held the Baruch S. Blumberg NASA/Library of Congress Chair in Astrobiology at the Library of Congress. He also testified before the United States Congress on astrobiology in 2013. [Steven J. Dick](https://stevenjdick.com/index.html)
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