Robert Michael White
American officer, astronaut, engineer and test pilot (1924-2010) · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Died at 85
Robert Michael White was an American electrical engineer, test pilot, fighter pilot, and astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA.
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2010Died17 March 20102006National Aviation Hall of FameAward1992Tyler Prize for Environmental AchievementAward1962NASA Distinguished Service MedalAward1924Born6 July 1924
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As an engineer, he supervised the design and development of several modern military aircraft.
Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2010 · aged 85
