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 Ferdinand “Jack” Funke, 78, of Boise, ID Headed West Sunday, February 11, 2018, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack said, “If this obituary has been published, then I have slipped the surly bonds and flown West.” Jack was born October 29, 1939, in Evansville, Indiana to Carl and Laura Ruth (Drake) […]
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SSS Member Henry “Hank” Gallmeyer, 75, headed west on February 2, 2018, at Adams Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Hank leaves behind many life-long, dedicated friends, and a loving family, especially his faithful wife of nearly 52 years of marriage, Carolyn, and proud children and grandchildren. Hank was a fighter pilot with the
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SSS charter member Robert J. Eccles, of Bridgewater, NJ passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Robert was born in Alexandria, VA to John H. and Lillian “Jane” Eccles. After graduating from Bernards High School in Bernardsville, NJ, Robert married his high school sweetheart, Jean Ortman Eccles, in 1960 and served as a captain in the
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