the L-5 Society, and was a leader in conservation and environmental protection groups. He supported national and international efforts to protect the environment and recognized that the evolution of humanity beyond the surface of the Earth would have a most significant impact on life on Earth. Frederick Osborn was an early supporter of the concept of energy from space for use on Earth, and through his activities on behalf of the SUNSAT Energy Council, became well-known to those who had an interest in this major option to meet future global energy demands. His invaluable services on behalf of the Council demonstrated his concern with issues that go beyond ephemeral everyday activities—with the fate of humanity and with the environment in which future generations will have to live. He steadfastly pursued a course which lesser men would have abandoned as too futuristic and with limited potential for short-term success. His wide-ranging interests, enthusiasm, and energy were of great benefit to the Council during its formative stages. He organized the office in Cold Spring, New York, and was instrumental in seeking ties with environmental groups that should be interested in energy from space as an environmentally benign approach to power generation. He took the necessary actions to have the Council recognized as a nongovernmental organization by the United Nations and to be affiliated with the International Astronautical Federation. He took it upon himself to tour the world to discuss energy from space with interested individuals in many nations. His efforts resulted in the foundation of the India chapter of the Council, and in a better appreciation by Third World nations that energy from space will benefit them. On a personal level, Fred communicated a sense of inner happiness and joy to all with whom he came in contact. The friendships he formed with so many people in his quiet, unassuming, and selfless way and the enthusiasm he transmitted have been a source of inspiration to all of us who have had the honor to know him. Frederick H. Osborn's dedication to improving the human condition through energy from space will be an example to all those who shared with him the conviction that humanity is on the threshold of expanding into the heavens beyond. His contribution to humanity's future is the most lasting memorial that any righteous man can hope for. Peter E. Glaser President SUNSAT Energy Council Fred Osborn, an elected member of the International Institute of Space Law and a distinguished graduate of Princeton University, dedicated many years of his life and his funds and services to the advancement of the peaceful use of outer space for the benefit of all mankind. As his friend during his entire lifetime, I hope that this unselfish dedication will be an example to all of us on Earth, who follow the same goal for the peaceful use of outer space for the benefit of all mankind. Hon. Edward R. Finch, Jr.
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