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James W. Plummer

American aerospace engineer (1920-2013) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 92

James W. Plummer was an engineer and explorer who served as the fifth Director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).

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Awards

Charles Stark Draper Prize2005

About this person

He previously served as the Lockheed Corporation program manager and overall systems engineer for the CORONA and LANYARD imaging systems, focusing on development of the second generation of U.S. satellites.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2013 · aged 92