Francis Frank J. Madden, engineer. Achievements include key contributor responsible for designing, testing, and production of the Corona cameras and the improved versions. Named Pioneer of National Reconnaissance, National Reconnaissance Office, 2000; recipient Charles Stark Draper prize, National Academy of Engineering, 2005.
Background
Madden, Francis Frank J. was born in October 1921.
Career
Chief engineer, Corona camera program Itek Corporation. Collaborated with Physical Research Laboratory Boston University.