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David Florida

David Florida

Canadian pioneer in space research

Dr. C. David Florida (15 July 1913-19 January 1971)[1] was a Canadian pioneer in space research. He was director of the Canadian National Space Telecommunications Laboratory[2] and manager of the International Satellites for Ionospheric Studies (ISIS) programme. He was the first manager of the Hermes Communications Technology Satellite (CTS) programme just prior to his death in 1971.

The Satellite Assembly and Test Facility was renamed the David Florida Laboratory in his honor.[3]

Personal life

Florida was born in Bristol, England. He had a wife and two children.

References

  1. [1]
    "C. David Florida space scientist". The Toronto Daily Star. Toronto ON. Canadian Press. 21 January 1971. p. 38.
  2. [2]
    "Space agency closing research lab key to International Space Station, Canadarm". CBC News. 2024-03-04.
  3. [3]
    Godefroy, Andrew B. (2017-06-24). The Canadian Space Program: From Black Brant to the International Space Station. Springer. ISBN 9783319401058.


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