Frederick I. Ordway III, a NASA Official Who Helped Shape ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ Dies at 87

Frederick I. Ordway III, whose expertise in science fiction and real space exploration helped shape the groundbreaking imagery and feel of the film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” died on July 1 at his home in Huntsville, Ala. He was 87.His death was confirmed by his son Frederick I. Ordway IV.

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