SPACE AGE
RENAISSANCE MAN
SPACE AGE RENAISSANCE MAN
Three Times Harold L. Finch Helped Change the Course of the Cold War Space Race
Military Spy Missions
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NASA Project Director:
His System Stopped Satellite Failures
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NASA Project Director: His Invention Kept the Astronauts Safe
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How Harold L. Finch Helped Change
the Course of the Space Race:
1959
On October 4, 1957, the world changed. The Soviet Union launched the world’s first artificial satellite into orbit. America was caught lagging far behind. Despite that.......
1962
Military Spy Missions
There will only be one first generation of space scientists to figure out the solutions to the complex and challenging problems presented by the Space Age. Adaptations of those solutions are still in play today and will be used as long into the future as anyone can dare to imagine.
1965
In 1965, Finch (still working at KC's Midwest Research Institute) received an RFP (Request for Proposal) from NASA to submit a plan for how to keep the astronauts and their sensitive instruments from either freezing or melting in the crazy extremes of open space. He did and his at-first unpopular (because it wasn't yet well understood) plan beat out those of the teams representing Martin-Marietta, Boeing, and all the other huge aerospace firms.
Endorsements
Jim Irwin
NASA Astronaut
Apollo 15
"Harold, Thanks for your work. We were most comfortable."
Chad Gundersen
Executive Producer,
The Chosen
"Before meeting Harold Finch I had heard he was one of the world’s most interesting men. After I met him, I realized he was so much more. His unmatched story, as told by his son, will inspire you to want to go out and live your own greatest dreams. As my friend and someone who became a personal mentor, it was a privilege for me to have known Harold and to have produced the motion picture, UNLIMITED, based on his life."
Shannah Withrow-Maser
NASA Project Lead and
Forbes 30 Under 30
"I had the privilege of contributing to the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter’s first flight in 2021, which made history in the spirit of the Wright brothers when it became the first-ever vehicle to fly across another planet..I now lead the aeronautics team for multiple next-generation Mars rotorcraft. And all because Harold took the time to let me learn from his experience and gave me the confidence to pursue my interests."
Aleah Finnegan
2024 Olympic Gymnast
"Let Dr. Finch's amazing life story inspire you to aim high; to achieve your own greatest dreams. Don't allow yourself to settle for second best. Go for the gold!"
Maxime "Max" Faget
Mercury Spacecraft Designer
Space Hall of Fame
"Dear Mr. Finch: The results and analytical capability obtained in the execution of contract NAS 9-1059 are considered to have advanced most substantially the means for predicting spacecraft temperature." - Commendation on NASA letterhead dated April 6, 1964
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James N. Jeffrey
Past Executive Director, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Concerning Finch’s Wellspring Foundation: “In all my years of working with Christian programs and projects, never before have I seen one that could so meaningfully touch the lives of ordinary Christians—using the word ‘ordinary’ in an extraordinary sense.”
Chad Bettes
Former US State Department Senior Advisor
“I am proud of the positive impact Harold Finch is having around the world. He had spoken in places - and to sizable audiences - seldom attained by governmental diplomats.” - A 2013 letter responding to the positive impact of Harold Finch’s pro bono global success seminars.
Rod Handley
Founder and President, Character That Counts
"Dr. Harold Finch lived a remarkable life, and his Christ-centered legacy is an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of interacting with him. I’m one of the countless recipients of his wisdom, encouragement and prayers. For over three decades, I’ve read and re-read his success principles and extensively implemented them in my professional career and personal life. Dr. Finch has played a significant role in helping me be a better husband, dad and man."
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