Person Wilson; Sir; Robert (1927 - 2002) Wilson Robert Sir 1927 - 2002 British Male 16/04/1927 19270416 02/09/2002 20020902

Astrophysics Career: Harwell (Zeta): Culham , Director SRC Astrophysics Research Unit (1968=1972); Professor of Astronomy, University College London (1972-1994); leading role in national and international science policy bodies such as SRC, NERC, Anglo-Australian Telescope Board, and James Clerk Maxwell Telescope Board. His determination led to the launch of the forerunner of the Hubble space telescope. Developed the International Ultraviolet Explorer Satellite, the most successful and productive astronomical space facility ever built. Honours: CBE 1978; Kt 1989 Fellow 20/03/1975 47 Obituaries: Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society 2004 vol 50 pp 367-386, plate, by C Jordan International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 16 Apr 1927 - 2 Sept 2002 NA3877 21/11/2001 Andyg Martind 28/03/2023 RS_NET\JonathanB Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/98306500 207d3552-cdca-4e33-b6de-22539b9bff3e