Background
Fester, Dale Arthur was born on November 7, 1932 in Sterling, Colorado, United States. Son of Arthur Edward and Mabel Grace (Schachterle) Fester.
Fester, Dale Arthur was born on November 7, 1932 in Sterling, Colorado, United States. Son of Arthur Edward and Mabel Grace (Schachterle) Fester.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, U. Denver, 1953; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, U. Denver, 1961.
Engineer, Phillips Petroleum Company, Borger, Texas, 1953;
engineer, University of Wisconsin Solar Laboratory, Denver, 1956-1961;
engineer, G.O.G. Lof Cons. Engineers, Denver, 1956-1961;
from senior engineer to manager exploration and international activities, Martin Marietta Corporation, Denver, 1961-1993;
president, Denver Space Systems, since 1993. Member assessments for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NAS, United States Congress Office Technology Assessment, Washington, 1980-1987.
From member to chairman Air Force Technology Plans Assessment, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, 1981-1987. Organizer, chairman remote sensing symposium United Nations Science and Technology Subcommittee on Peaceful Uses Outer Space, New York City, 1991, space technical and earth's environmental symposium, 1992, space based committee-global systems and new services symposium, 1993.
With United States Army, 1953-1955. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (board directors 1983-1993, vice president 1989-1993, Shuttle Flag award 1984, numerous others), International Astronautical Academy, International Astronautical Federation (vice president since 1990), Air Force Association, American Defense Preparedness Association, Planetary Society, National Space Society, Aviation Hall of Fame.
Married Elinore Jean Miller, June 14, 1953. Children: Robert, Laurie, Terri, David.