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    Frank Drake

    American astronomer and astrophysicist (1930–2022)

    For the Australian rugby league player, see Frank Drake (rugby league). For the comic book character, see Frank Drake (comics).

    For the 16th century naval commander, see Francis Drake.

    Frank Drake

    Drake speaking at Cornell University in 2017

    Born

    Frank Donald Drake


    (1930-05-28)May 28, 1930

    Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

    DiedSeptember 2, 2022(2022-09-02) (aged 92)

    Aptos, California, U.S.

    Alma mater
    Known for
    Spouses

    Elizabeth Procter Bell

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    (m. 1952; div. 1976)​

    Amahl Shakhashiri

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    (m. 1978)​
    Children5, including Nadia
    Scientific career
    FieldsAstronomy, astrophysics
    InstitutionsUniversity of California, Santa Cruz, SETI, Cornell University
    Doctoral advisorCecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

    Frank Donald Drake (May 28, 1930 – September 2, 2022) was an American astr