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Gerald D. Griffin

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American flight director

United StatesScientistsBorn 1934 · age 91
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Gerald D. Griffin is an American aeronautical engineer and former NASA official, who served as a flight director during the Apollo program and director of Johnson Space Center, succeeding Chris Kraft in 1982.

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Griffin (l) and other flight directors celebrate the Apollo 13 splashdown April 17, 1970Griffin (l) and other flight directors celebrate the Apollo 13 splashdown April 17, 1970

Awards 2

1986NASA Distinguished Service Medal
1970Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1934 · age 91
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