Hans K. Ziegler | |
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| Born | March 11, 1911 Munich, Germany |
| Died | December 11, 1999 (aged 88) Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, United States |
| Education | Technische Hochschule |
| Known for | Pioneer in the field of communication satellites and the use of photovoltaic solar cells as a power source for satellites |
| Spouse | Friederike |
| Children | Christine Griffith, Friederike Meindl, and Hans |
| Awards | Meritorious Civilian Service Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Communication satellites |
| Institutions | Rosental Selb |
Hans K. Ziegler (March 1, 1911, Munich, Germany – December 11, 1999 Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, United States) was a pioneer in the field of communication satellites and the use of photovoltaic solar cells as a power source for satellites.