Background
Baker, Norman Lee was born on July 24, 1926 in Reyno, Arkansas, United States. Son of Ottis King and Lora Faye (Weaver) Baker.
Baker, Norman Lee was born on July 24, 1926 in Reyno, Arkansas, United States. Son of Ottis King and Lora Faye (Weaver) Baker.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Indiana Institute of Technology, 1956.
Engineer missile development, Pilotless Aircraft division Boeing Company, Seattle, 1956-1957; editor Missiles and Rockets magazine, American Aviation Publs., Washington, 1957-1959; president, editor in chief, Space Publs., Inc., Washington, 1959-1986; editor in chief Defense Daily, Phillips Public, Inc., Washington and Potomac, Maryland., since 1986.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO. Sergeant Army of the United States, 1951-1954, Korea. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (founder Fort Wayne section American Rocket Society 1955), Society Professional Journalists, White House Corrs.
Association, Pentagon Corrs., Senate and House Press Gallery, National Space Club (life. Founder, 3d vice president, Second vice president, 1st vice president 1963-1964, president, board governors, awards chairman, chairman, founder Astronautics Engineer award since 1959, Goddard memorial dinner), National Press Club.
Married Lois C. Shanner, January 1, 1960 (deceased 1985). Children: Gary Kale, Mary Ellen Jones, Syntha, Suzanne, Margaret. Married Suzanne Thomas Brydges, October 8, 1988.