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Don's primary research interests focus on the origin and evolution of planetary materials and planetary systems. He has been extensively involved in the laboratory study of primitive materials from asteroids and comets, and was the Principal Investigator for NASA's Stardust comet sample return mission. He is also a member of the University of Washington's Astrobiology program and has co-authored books with UW paleontologist Peter Ward regarding Earth's evolution and its capacity to become a habitat for advanced life. His work emphasizes the remarkable aspects of the processes involved, providing unique perspectives on space and time.
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