Yvonne Brill
Canadian scientist (1924-2013) · Canada · On the map · Scientists · Died at 88
Yvonne Madelaine Brill was a Canadian American rocket and jet propulsion engineer. She is responsible for inventing the Electrothermal Hydrazine Thruster (EHT/Resistojet), a fuel-efficient rocket thruster that keeps today’s satellites in orbit, and holds a patent for its invention.
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2013Died27 March 20132011Kate Gleason AwardAward2010National Inventors Hall of FameAwardNational Medal of Technology and InnovationAward2009John Fritz MedalAward2001NASA Distinguished Public Service MedalAward1999Women in Technology Hall of FameAward1986Society of Women Engineers Achievement AwardAward1924Born30 December 1924
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During her career she was involved in a broad range of national space programs in the United States, including NASA and the International Maritime Satellite Organization.
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Canada
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2013 · aged 88
