Jacob Matijevic
Croatian-born NASA engineer (1947-2012) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 64
Jacob Richard Matijevic, also known as "Jake" Matijevic, was an American NASA engineer of Croatian origin who worked on Mars Exploration Rovers. Dr. Matijevic was involved in developing the "Sojourner", "Spirit", "Opportunity" and "Curiosity" rovers.
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For his contributions to the rover projects, NASA named several landmarks on the planet Mars after him.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 2012 · aged 64
