David Florida
Canadian academic
About David Florida
Lived 1913 – 1971 (aged 57). David Florida was a Canadian innovator.
Dr. C. David Florida (15 July 1913-19 January 1971) was a Canadian pioneer in space research. He was director of the Canadian National Space Telecommunications Laboratory and manager of the International Satellites for Ionospheric Studies (ISIS) programme. He was the first manager of the Hermes Communications Technology Satellite (CTS) programme just prior to his death in 1971.
The Satellite Assembly and Test Facility was renamed the David Florida Laboratory in his honor.
Personal life Florida was born in Bristol, England. He had a wife and two children.
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Who was David Florida?
Canadian academic
When was David Florida born?
David Florida was born on 15 July 1913 in Bristol.
When did David Florida die?
David Florida died on 19 January 1971 in Montreal.
What was David Florida's occupation?
David Florida was an innovator.
What nationality was David Florida?
David Florida was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Florida. https://biography.guide/david-florida/
MLA: "David Florida." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-florida/.
Chicago: "David Florida." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-florida/.
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