30 September 1950 – The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was founded in 1951, when scientists from the field of space research gathered in an attempt to ensure a constant dialogue between the space nations, regardless of political turmoil. In its early years, the Federation and its annual International Astronautical Congresses – better known as the
Kenneth M. Hiltz Jr. passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the age of 88. Ken was born on January 8, 1925, to Murray and Adelaide Hiltz in Washington, D.C. In 1945 he married Anne, his wife of 63 years. Ken graduated after World War II from American University. He will be remembered for his […]
Kenneth M. Hiltz, Jr., LtCol USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on August 13, 2013. Read More »
Colonel Edsall, 87, of Garden Ridge, TX, passed away after a lengthy illness with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born to Roy and Hazel (Miller) Edsall on Dec 18, 1934, on the ranch his parents homesteaded in Jordan, Montana on the far eastern plains of Montana. His values throughout his life were imbued by his father
Philip Vernon Edsall (Col, USAF, Ret) “Headed West” on August 8, 2013. Read More »
SSS Member Norm Schaap was born at home in Sioux Center, and later the family moved to a farm between Orange City and Sioux Center. He grew up with his three sisters, Elsie, Shirley, and Lorna. He attended Northwestern College in Orange City for two years, during which he joined the Iowa Air National Guard
Norman “Norm” Schaap, 82, Headed West, Nov. 9, 2018 Read More »