Abe Silverstein
American aerospace engineer · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1908 to 2001 · aged 92
Abraham "Abe" Silverstein was an American engineer who played an important part in the United States space program. He was a longtime manager at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA).
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2015National Aviation Hall of FameAward2001Died1 June 20011997Daniel Guggenheim MedalAward1968NASA Distinguished Service MedalAward1961NASA Outstanding Leadership MedalAward1908Born15 September 1908
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He was instrumental in the planning of the Apollo, Ranger, Mariner, Surveyor, and Voyager missions, and named the Apollo program after the Greek and Roman God.
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United States
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Scientists
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Lived 1908 to 2001 · aged 92
