Background
Duke, Michael B. was born on December 1, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Leon and Eva (Siegel) Duke.
Duke, Michael B. was born on December 1, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Leon and Eva (Siegel) Duke.
Bachelor of Science Geology, California Institute of Technology, 1957. Master of Science Geochemistry, California Institute of Technology, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy Geochemistry, California Institute of Technology, 1963.
Research scientist United States Geological Survey, Washington, 1963-1970. Lunar sample curator National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, 1970-1977, chief solar system exploration division, 1977-1990, deputy for science, moon/Mars exploration, 1990-1995. Senior project coordinator Lunar & Planetary Institute, 1995—2000.
Member research faculty Colorado School Mines, since 1998, director Center for Commercial Applications of Combustion in Space, since 2003. Advisor manned space exploration. Founder Space Resources Roundtable, 1999.
Adult leader Boy Scouts American Houston, 1980-1990. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Space Science award 1991), American Association for the Advancement of Science, Meteoritical Society. Member International Academy Astronautics, Geological Society Washington (District of Columbia).
Married Julia Elizabeth Bartram, 1958 (divorced 1966). Children: Lisa, Stuart. Married Mary Carolyn Creamer, July 17, 1967.
Children: Kenneth, Donna.