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
SSS Member Lt. Col. Sam R. Winborn, Jr. USAF Ret of Allen, Texas headed west October 24, 2017, at the age of 82. Sam is survived by his wife, Tonai; daughters, Jennifer Gwydir and husband, Ernst, Karen Sinor, and Samatha Myers and husband, Ryan; grandchildren, Robert Gwydir, Sam Gwydir, John Alan Sinor, Kathleen Sinor, Madeline […]
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Lt. Col Donald L. Abbott, USAF (Ret) Headed West October 16, 2017. Don was born November 23, 1932 to Gerald L. and Bertha M. (Roberts) Abbott of Maple Rapids. Don graduated from USAF Pilot training class 54F (1964) and was selected to fly USAF Fighters. He served over 20 years before his retirement in 1977. He
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SSS Member John A Stottlemyer, 84, headed west after complications from Lymphoma on Thursday, October 12, 2017. He spent his last days peacefully with his family gathered around him. John was born on February 16, 1933, in Dayton, Ohio to Doris and Samuel Stottlemyer. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor; sister
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