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Wall of Honor Level: Air and Space Leader
Honored by:
Ms. Phyllis V. Nicks
Oran W. Nicks
February 2, 1925 - September 23, 1998
Born Eldorado, Texas
Trained at Spartan College of Aeronautical Engineering
Worked for North American Aviation / Chance Vought Aircraft
Led team that designed Scout Launch Vehicle
NASA Headquarters 1960 - 1970
Directed Lunar Planetary Programs, responsible for Ranger, Surveyor, Lunar Orbiter, Mariner Missions
Served as Deputy Associate Administrator / Space Science, Applications; Associate Administrator / Advanced Research / Technology
Deputy Director NASA Langley Research Center 1970 - 1980
Invented Total Energy Probe for Sailplanes
Research Engineer Texas A&M University 1980 - 1996
Directed and organized several Space related centers
Director Low Speed Wind Tunnel
Presented Lilienthal Medal, highest award in soaring.
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