May 10, 1996: Comets - Jerry Pournelle

Science fiction author Dr. Jerry Pournelle, co-author of the classic novel Lucifer's Hammer, joins Art Bell for a fascinating discussion on the real dangers of asteroid and comet impacts, the politics strangling America's space program, and the state of planetary defense. Pournelle, a former aerospace engineer who worked on the Apollo program, brings both scientific credibility and sharp political insight to the conversation. Pournelle reveals that the statistical probability of being killed by… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/may-10-1996-comets-jerry-pournelle