Dr. C. David Florida (ca. 1914-19 January 1971) was a

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. He was director of the

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and manager of the International Satellites for Ionospheric Studies (ISIS) programme. He was the first manager of the

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(CTS) programme just prior to his death in 1971. The Satellite Assembly and Test Facility was renamed the

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in his honor.

References

External links

Canadian Space Agency - David Florida Laboratory FAQ
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