Hugh Latimer Dryden

American aeronautical scientist and civil servant (1898-1965) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 67

Hugh Latimer Dryden was an American aeronautical scientist and civil servant. He served as the deputy administrator of NASA from August 19, 1958, until his death.

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1976International Space Hall of FameAward1966NASA Distinguished Service MedalAward1965Died2 December 1965National Medal of ScienceAward1963John Fritz MedalAward1962Langley Gold MedalAward1960Elliott Cresson MedalAward1950Daniel Guggenheim MedalAward1898Born2 July 1898