Frederick I. Ordway III
American space scientist
Frederick Ira Ordway III (April 4, 1927 – July 1, 2014) was an American space scientist and author of visionary books on spaceflight.
Frederick I. Ordway III | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 4, 1927 |
| Died | July 1, 2014 (aged 87) |
| Known for | Space advocacy, Technical consultant to 2001: A Space Odyssey |
| Spouse | Maria Victoria Ordway (1950-2012) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Aerospace engineering |
| Institutions | -1960 Army Ballistic Missile Agency 1960-1963 Marshall Space Flight Center space systems information University of Alabama in Huntsville professor |
As scientific consultant, he was part of the production team of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
At the time of his death he was the longest-serving member of the American Rocket Society which he joined in 1939. Ordway served as a member of the faculty at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) from 1970 to 1973, and he was awarded an honorary doctorate by UAH in 1992.
Ordway died in Huntsville, Alabama, aged 87.[1]
References
change- ↑ Galloway, Drew (July 1, 2014). "Space pioneer & author Fred Ordway dies at 87". Huntsville, AL: WHNT-TV. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
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