Background
Sorensen, Pal was born on April 9, 1944 in Oslo, Norway. Son of Ragnar Eugen and Inger Johanne (Paulsen) Sorensen.
Sorensen, Pal was born on April 9, 1944 in Oslo, Norway. Son of Ragnar Eugen and Inger Johanne (Paulsen) Sorensen.
Master of Science, University Trondheim, 1968.
Scientist, Norwegian Telecomm. Administration, Oslo, 1970-1975; visiting scientist, Bell Northern Research, Canada, 1975-1976; research manager, Norwegian Telecomm. Administration, 1976-1979; from director technical department to president, Telettra Norge, Oslo, 1980-1988; president, Norwegian Space Center, Oslo, since 1988.
Member International Academy Astronautics, Norwegian Academy Technology Science.
Married Liv Borresen, June 14, 1966. Children: Tim, Ellen.