AP reports that Arther C. Clark has died at age 90 in Sri Lanka, where he moved in 1956, of post-polio syndrome. Clarke is best known for his science fiction books including 2001: A Space Odyssey and Rendezvous with Rama. Clarke has been credited with the idea of communications satellites in 1945, well before they became a reality. In recognition of his contributions to the development of satellites the International Astronomical Union has recognized a geostationary orbit as a “Clarke orbit”. Clarke also worked with Walter Cronkite as a commentator on the Apollo moon shots for CBS News in the late 1960’s.
My sympathis t him!