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Wall of Honor Level: Air and Space Sponsor
Honored by:
Mrs. Hermione Fthenakis
Pioneer in space and communications among others:
Developed the first re-entry control system for the Atlas Intercontinental missile.
Developed the control system and secondary propulsion for the "Discoverer" re-entry capsule, part of the "Corona" reconnaissance (U.S. satellite) program.
Developed and launched the first U.S. military communications satellite program (IDCSP) using multi-satellite launch capabilities. Placed 32 satellites in orbit.
Developed and operated one of the first commercial satellite communications systems in the U.S.A.
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