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		"His pioneering work on the Viking missions paved the way for the creation of our astrobiology effort." Daniel S. Goldin Former NASA Administrator
		"Science and students were his loves ... What made Jerry really special was his lifelong passion for sharing his extraordinary knowledge with young people." Al Diaz, Center Director NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Soffen caught on film    Share your special photos    by sending .jpg images Soffen stories, as told by his friends    Share your stories Soffen Memorial Fund    For the Advancement of    Space Science Education Donate to the Fund Travel Grants		"In the years ahead, his legacy certainly will include the first irrefutable discovery of non-terrestrial life...and, just as surely, the inspiration for those who discover it!" David W. Thompson, Chairman and CEO Orbital Sciences Corporation "When he came across a young person, he didn't see the student of today, he saw the renowned scientist, president of a company, or teacher of tomorrow." NASA Academy Research Associate
Biography of Gerald A. Soffen		The Memorial Program (.pdf version)
In lieu of flowers or other forms of recognition, the family requests donations be made to the Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund For the Advancement of Space Science Education