According to press reports, science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke has passed away. He was 90.Clarke was the author of more than 100 books, including "2001: A Space Odyssey." Clarke was well-known in satellite circles, receiving credit for developing the concept of geostationary satellites for communications. He proposed the idea in a paper titled "Extra-Terrestrial Relays" published in Wireless World in October 1945.
In fact, geostationary orbit is sometimes referred to as the Clarke Belt in his honor.
Rest In Peace.
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