Robert P. Lin (1942-2012), COSPAR Vice-President and Pioneering Space Scientist

摘要

Robert Lin, vice-president of COSPAR and pioneer in the field of high-energy space physics, collapsed after suffering a stroke in his laboratory at the University of California, Berkley on 16 November 2012. He died, with his wife at his side, the following day. On hearing this sad news, COSPAR Executive Director Jean-Louis Fellous commented: "His passing away is and will be felt as a great loss within our space research community. Bob Lin's memory will remain with us as an example of wisdom and dedication to science and international cooperation." Bob Lin succeeded Edward C. Stone as U.S. Representative to COSPAR on 1 July 2010 and, a few weeks later, was elected to one of COSPAR's dual vice-presidencies at the 38th Scientific Assembly in Bremen.