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Simon Ramo

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Father of the ICBM

United StatesScientistsLived 1913 to 2016 · aged 103
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Simon Ramo was an American engineer, businessman, and author. He led development of microwave and missile technology and is sometimes known as the father of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

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1986John Fritz Medal
1983Presidential Medal of Freedom
1980IEEE Founders Medal
1979National Medal of Science
1964Golden Plate Award
Fellow of the American Physical Society

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Simon Ramo was an American engineer, businessman, and author. He led development of microwave and missile technology and is sometimes known as the father of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). He also developed General Electric's electron microscope and played prominent roles in the formation of two Fortune 500 companies, Ramo-Wooldridge (TRW) and Bunker Ramo Corporation.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2016 · aged 103
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12 languages

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