Gilruth, Robert R. (Robert Rowe), 1913-
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1913-
Biographical Note
Robert R. Gilruth (1913-2000) was an aerospace engineer and NACA/NASA administrator. He received his B.S. in aeronautical engineering from the University of Minnesota (1935), as well as his M.S. (1936). Gilruth was also a flight research engineer for Langley Aeronautical Laboratory of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (1937-1945). From 1945 to 1950, he worked as chief of the Pilotless Aircraft Research Division, and assistant director (1950-58). He headed the Space Task Group for NASA (1958-61), and was charged with directing Project Mercury. From 1961 to 1972, he was the first director of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC) in Houston.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Melvin N. Gough Papers, 1919-1971 (Ms1987-057)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1987-057
Dates:
1919 - 1971
Robert R. Gilruth Papers, 1936-1989 (Ms1990-053)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1990-053
Dates:
1936 - 1989
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