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Who is called the great space prophet?

The great space prophet was arthur clarke.

Arthur Clark, British science fiction writer. Most of his sci-fi works are based on science, and many predictions in his novels have come true. In particular, his description of satellite communication is surprisingly consistent with the actual development, so the geosynchronous satellite orbit is named "Clark orbit".

His works include The End of Childhood (1953), Moondust Falling (196 1), Voice from the Sky (1965) and Imperial Land (1976). He also co-produced the innovative sci-fi movie 200 1 A Space Odyssey.

Together with isaac asimov and robert heinlein, they are called the three science fiction writers of the 20th century. Clark died in Sri Lanka on March 9, 2008 at the age of 90.

Arthur Clark's Early Experience:

1952 became a full-time writer, devoted to the creation of science fiction.

From 65438 to 0956, he became interested in underwater exploration, moved to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, and started another career, engaging in deep-water diving and photography without a diving suit. Experience the feeling of weightlessness.

1964, he and stanley kubrick conceived the novel and script of 200 1 A Space Odyssey. This novel is slightly different from the movie in some plots.

1968, 200 1 A Space Odyssey (Movie) was released, and the novel was also published in the same year.

1973, published by Meet Rama.

1974, met Rama and won the nebula award, Hugo award and john campbell award.

1986, won the nebula science fiction master award symbolizing lifelong achievement. The Arthur Clark Award is established for the best science fiction published in Britain.

1995, awarded the "Outstanding Public Service Award" by NASA.

In 2000, he was knighted by England. Due to Clark's mobility, the British royal family sent a high commissioner to Sri Lanka to confer a knighthood on him.

In 200 1 year, the probe for detecting Martian minerals was named "200 1 Mars Odyssey".

He became a Sri Lankan citizen in 2008.