Merton Davies
American astronomer (1917-2001) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 83
Merton E. Davies was a pioneer of America's space program, first in Earth reconnaissance and later in planetary exploration and mapping. He graduated from Stanford University in 1938 and worked for the Douglas Aircraft corporation in the 1940s.
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He worked as a member of RAND Corporation after it split off from Douglas in 1948 and for the remainder of his career.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2001 · aged 83
