Merton E. Davies, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Merton E. Davies

American astronomer

Date of Birth: 13-Sep-1917

Date of Death: 17-Apr-2001

Profession: astronomer, engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Merton E.
Davies (September 13, 1917 – April 17, 2001) 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.
He worked as a member of RAND Corporation after it split off from Douglas in 1948 and for the remainder of his career.