Simon Ramo
Father of the ICBM · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1913 to 2016 · aged 103
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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2016Died27 June 20161986John Fritz MedalAward1983Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1980IEEE Founders MedalAward1979National Medal of ScienceAward1964Golden Plate AwardAward1913Born7 May 1913
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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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Scientists
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Lived 1913 to 2016 · aged 103
