About the Author

Gemma Lavender

Gemma Lavender is an astronomer, author, and journalist. She was the longest-serving editor of "All About Space", a British monthly science magazine. Lavender was Editor-in-Chief of Future plc's science portfolio before taking on the role of Content Director of Knowledge and Education. Gemma Lavender is the author of books on quantum physics, astronomy, and astrophysics. She has been working at the European Space Agency since 2023.