John Drury ClarkPh.D
Date of Birth: 15.08.1907
Country: USA |
Contents:
- Early Life and Education
- Chemistry and Periodic Table
- Career in Rocketry
- Liquid Rocket Propulsion and NARTS
- Influence on Science Fiction
- Conan and Howard
- Editing and Conan’s Revived Popularity
- Facilitating Careers in Science Fiction
- Fosterage of Fletcher Pratt’s Literary Partnerships
- Inspiration for L. Ron Hubbard
- Trap Door Spiders and Asimov’s Black Widowers
- “The Petrified Planet” Trilogy
- Public and Political Activity
Early Life and Education
John Drury Clark, a renowned American rocket propellant scientist, was born in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1907. He pursued his education at various universities and ultimately obtained a Ph.D. in chemistry from Stanford University.
Chemistry and Periodic Table
In 1933, Clark introduced a novel cylindrical diagram for the periodic table of elements, which gained popularity and was featured in Life magazine.
Career in Rocketry
Clark worked on liquid rocket propellants at NARTS in New Jersey for over two decades, making significant contributions to the field.
Liquid Rocket Propulsion and NARTS
His book “Ignition!: An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants” detailed the development of liquid rocket propulsion in the United States.