Gerald Soffen Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Gerald A. Soffen (1926-2000) was a prominent NASA scientist and educator, known for his significant contributions to the Viking program, which conducted experiments on Mars. He held various positions at NASA, focusing on life sciences and education. Soffen earned degrees from UCLA, USC, and Princeton, later serving as NASA Langley's Chief Environmental Scientist and director of Life Sciences at NASA Headquarters. He promoted astronaut health programs and was an influential speaker on the search for extraterrestrial life, even predicting Mars colonization. He later transitioned to education, leading initiatives like NASA Academy.

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Meaning of the name - Gerald

spear ruler, strong ruler

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February 7, 1926 Facts

Generation Group

Gerald Soffen belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Cleveland

Place of Death: Washington, D.C.

Educated At: University of California, Los Angeles | Princeton University | New York University | University of Southern California

Occupation: biologist

Employers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.