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Milton Orville Thompson

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American aviator (1926-1993)

United StatesScientistsLived 1926 to 1993 · aged 67
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Milton Orville Thompson, , better known as Milt Thompson, was an American naval officer, aviator, engineer, and NASA research pilot. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the United States Air Force and NASA.

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Thompson (right) with NASA astronaut Gus Grissom and the NASA ParesevThompson (right) with NASA astronaut Gus Grissom and the NASA ParesevThompson (center) and the M2-F2 Lifting BodyThompson (center) and the M2-F2 Lifting Body

Awards 2

1993NASA Distinguished Service Medal
1978NASA Distinguished Service Medal

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 1993 · aged 67
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7 languages

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