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Robert R. Gilruth

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American aerospace engineer (1913-2000)

United StatesScientistsLived 1913 to 2000 · aged 86
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Robert Rowe Gilruth was an American aerospace engineer and an aviation/space pioneer who was the first director of NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center, later renamed the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.

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Photos 3

Gilruth presents President John F. Kennedy with a mounted model of the Apollo spacecraft in 1962Gilruth presents President John F. Kennedy with a mounted model of the Apollo spacecraft in 1962Gilruth (far right) introduces the Apollo 1 crew during a press conference in Houston. From the left are astronauts Roger Chaffee, Ed White and Gus Grissom, 1966.Gilruth (far right) introduces the Apollo 1 crew during a press conference in Houston. From the left are astronauts Roger Chaffee, Ed White and Gus Grissom, 1966.

Awards 7

1994National Aviation Hall of Fame
1976International Space Hall of Fame
1971James Watt International Medal
1970ASME Medal
1962Distinguished Service Medal
1962NASA Distinguished Service Medal
Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

Connected to Robert 6

Aurel StodolaAlso won James Watt International MedalBradford ParkinsonAlso won ASME MedalWilly LeyAlso won International Space Hall of FameThomas SopwithAlso won Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical SocietyIra Clarence EakerAlso won National Aviation Hall of FameMax ValierAlso won International Space Hall of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2000 · aged 86
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17 languages

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