Thompson, David (David Walker), 1954-
Person
Biographical Note
David W. Thompson was president, chairman, and co-founder of Orbital Sciences Corporation, which was founded in 1982. Previously, he worked at NASA, Hughes Aircraft Company, and Caltech's Jet Propulsion Lab.
Source: "Mr. David W. Thompson", The Aerospace Corporation, https://aerospace.org/person/mr-david-w-thompson, accessed Nov. 4, 2024.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Virginia Tech Space Industry Symposium Audiocassette Tapes
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-061
Abstract
This collection consists of two audiocassette tapes containing the proceedings of the Virginia Tech Space Business Symposium, "Space: The Final Frontier for U.S. Business," on March 27, 1992. The symposium was Virginia Tech's first on short-term profits, research and development, and U.S. competitiveness. Panelists discuss the commercialization of space technologies and the business potential for Virginia.
Dates:
1992