
Clarke, author of some of the genre's classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Childhood's End, was a tireless enthusiast for science and technology. Arguably, though, Clarke's most striking contribution to humanity, published in a paper in 1945, was his idea of using geostationary satellites as communications relay stations.
Rest in peace, Mr. Clarke. You will be sorely missed.
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from Tunis, Tunis
RIP Mr. Clarke. You brightened my childhood and continue to stretch my mind. Thank you.
I read 2001... and loved it. I'll miss him. Open his pod bay doors to heaven, he deserves it, Hal.
He was one of the best writers of our time... We all will miss him. Rest in peace, Mr. Clarke. Thank you.
Dont go suicide people even though he is probable wrighting even more books in heaven