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Thomas O. Paine

American scientist (1921-1992) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 70

Thomas Otten Paine was an American engineer, scientist and advocate of space exploration, and was the third administrator of NASA, serving from March 21, 1969, to September 15, 1970.

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1992Died4 May 19921976Faraday MedalAwardJohn Fritz MedalAward1970NASA Distinguished Service MedalAward1921Born9 November 1921

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John Fritz Medal1976
Faraday Medal1976
NASA Distinguished Service Medal1970

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1992 · aged 70