SettingsAmerican aerospace engineers
Abe Silverstein
Abraham "Abe" Silverstein (September 15, 1908 — June 1, 2001) was an American engineer who played an important part in the United States space program.
Abraham "Abe" Silverstein (September 15, 1908 — June 1, 2001) was an American engineer who played an important part in the United States space program.
Agnew E. Larson
Agnew E. Larson ( 1897–1969 ) was an American aircraft engineer who designed a series of pioneering airmail aircraft, and engineered progressive improvements to rotary wing aircraft that a...
Agnew E. Larson ( 1897–1969 ) was an American aircraft engineer who designed a series of pioneering airmail aircraft, and engineered progressive improvements to rotary wing aircraft that a...
Alexander Kartveli
Alexander Kartveli, born Alexander Kartvelishvili, 1896–1974 was an influential aircraft engineer and a pioneer of American aviation history.
Alexander Kartveli, born Alexander Kartvelishvili, 1896–1974 was an influential aircraft engineer and a pioneer of American aviation history.
Alexander Kartvelishvili
Alexander Kartvelishvili 1896–1974 was a famous and influential aircraft engineer and a pioneer of American aviation history.
Alexander Kartvelishvili 1896–1974 was a famous and influential aircraft engineer and a pioneer of American aviation history.
Alexander P. de Seversky
Alexander Nikolaievich Prokofiev de Seversky was a Russian-American aviation pioneer, inventor, and influential advocate of strategic air power.
Alexander Nikolaievich Prokofiev de Seversky was a Russian-American aviation pioneer, inventor, and influential advocate of strategic air power.
Alfred J. Eggers
Alfred J. Eggers, Jr. (June 24, 1922 - September 22, 2006) was NASA's Assistant Administrator for Policy and devoted efforts to determine the influence of aviation technology in world peace and ...
Alfred J. Eggers, Jr. (June 24, 1922 - September 22, 2006) was NASA's Assistant Administrator for Policy and devoted efforts to determine the influence of aviation technology in world peace and ...
Alfred M. Pride
Alfred Melville Pride was a United States Navy admiral and pioneer naval aviator, who distinguished himself during World War II as an aircraft carrier commander.
Alfred Melville Pride was a United States Navy admiral and pioneer naval aviator, who distinguished himself during World War II as an aircraft carrier commander.
Allan Haines Loughead
Allan Haines Loughead (January 20, 1889 – May 26, 1969), later changed to Allan Haines Lockheed, was an American aviation pioneer and engineer.
Allan Haines Loughead (January 20, 1889 – May 26, 1969), later changed to Allan Haines Lockheed, was an American aviation pioneer and engineer.
Allen E. Paulson
Allen Eugene Paulson (April 22, 1922 - July 19, 2000) was an American aviation entrepreneur, philanthropist, thoroughbred racehorse breeder and owner, and a self-made multi-millionaire.
Allen Eugene Paulson (April 22, 1922 - July 19, 2000) was an American aviation entrepreneur, philanthropist, thoroughbred racehorse breeder and owner, and a self-made multi-millionaire.
Allen Newcomb
Allen Newcomb is a rocket engineer and chief engineer for BonNova, a team that competed in the Northrop Grumman lunar lander challenge HIS 20+ years experience is in avionics and design for extr...
Allen Newcomb is a rocket engineer and chief engineer for BonNova, a team that competed in the Northrop Grumman lunar lander challenge HIS 20+ years experience is in avionics and design for extr...
Allen Paulson
Allen Eugene Paulson (April 22, 1922 - July 19, 2000) was an American businessman, philanthropist, thoroughbred racehorse breeder and owner, and a self-made multi-millionaire.
Allen Eugene Paulson (April 22, 1922 - July 19, 2000) was an American businessman, philanthropist, thoroughbred racehorse breeder and owner, and a self-made multi-millionaire.
Alton G. Keel, Jr.
Alton Gold Keel, Jr. (born 1943, Hampton, Virginia) is an American engineer, diplomat, and businessman.
Alton Gold Keel, Jr. (born 1943, Hampton, Virginia) is an American engineer, diplomat, and businessman.
Anatol Roshko
Anatol Roshko is the Theodore von Kármán Professor of Aeronautics, Emeritus, at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA.
Anatol Roshko is the Theodore von Kármán Professor of Aeronautics, Emeritus, at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA.
Andrew Mishkin
Andrew Mishkin (born c. 1958 in Los Angeles) is a senior systems engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he coordinated the development of various robotic vehicles and their subsystems ...
Andrew Mishkin (born c. 1958 in Los Angeles) is a senior systems engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he coordinated the development of various robotic vehicles and their subsystems ...
Apollo M. O. Smith
Apollo Milton Olin Smith (usually referred to as A.M.O. Smith) (July 2, 1911 – May 1, 1997) was an important figure in the aerodynamics field at Douglas Aircraft from 1938 to 1975 and an early p...
Apollo Milton Olin Smith (usually referred to as A.M.O. Smith) (July 2, 1911 – May 1, 1997) was an important figure in the aerodynamics field at Douglas Aircraft from 1938 to 1975 and an early p...
Arthur Emmons Raymond
Arthur Emmons Raymond (March 24, 1899, Boston Massachusetts – March 22, 1999, Santa Monica, California) was an aeronautical engineer who led the team that designed the DC-3.
Arthur Emmons Raymond (March 24, 1899, Boston Massachusetts – March 22, 1999, Santa Monica, California) was an aeronautical engineer who led the team that designed the DC-3.
August Raspet
Dr. August "Gus" Raspet (24 August 1913 - 27 April 1960) was one of the most influential contributors to the science of aeronautics, dealing primarily with efficiency in flight, aerodynamics an...
Dr. August "Gus" Raspet (24 August 1913 - 27 April 1960) was one of the most influential contributors to the science of aeronautics, dealing primarily with efficiency in flight, aerodynamics an...
Barry Hill Palmer
Barry Hill Palmer (b. November 10, 1937) is an American aeronautical engineer (UC Berkeley, 1961), inventor, builder and pilot of the first hang glider based on the Rogallo wing or flexible wing.
Barry Hill Palmer (b. November 10, 1937) is an American aeronautical engineer (UC Berkeley, 1961), inventor, builder and pilot of the first hang glider based on the Rogallo wing or flexible wing.
Ben Howard (aviator)
Benjamin Odell Howard (February 4, 1904 – December 4, 1970), was an aviator and aeronautical engineer from the United States, whose aircraft won the Bendix Trophy and the Thompson Trophy i...
Benjamin Odell Howard (February 4, 1904 – December 4, 1970), was an aviator and aeronautical engineer from the United States, whose aircraft won the Bendix Trophy and the Thompson Trophy i...
Bill Tindall
Howard Wilson "Bill" Tindall, Jr. (February 20, 1925 — November 20, 1995) was a NASA engineer and manager.
Howard Wilson "Bill" Tindall, Jr. (February 20, 1925 — November 20, 1995) was a NASA engineer and manager.
Bob Bemer
Robert William Bemer (February 8, 1920 – June 22, 2004) was a computer scientist best known for his work at IBM during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Robert William Bemer (February 8, 1920 – June 22, 2004) was a computer scientist best known for his work at IBM during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Bob Kress
Bob Kress (1929 - 2007) was the engineering manager for the Grumman F-14 Tomcat.
Bob Kress (1929 - 2007) was the engineering manager for the Grumman F-14 Tomcat.
Brian H. Rowe
Brian H. Rowe was a chief executive officer of General Electric Aviation, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a fellow of the American...
Brian H. Rowe was a chief executive officer of General Electric Aviation, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a fellow of the American...
Burt Rutan
Elbert Leander "Burt" Rutan (born June 17, 1943) is an American aerospace engineer noted for his originality in designing light, strong, unusual-looking, energy-efficient aircraft.
Elbert Leander "Burt" Rutan (born June 17, 1943) is an American aerospace engineer noted for his originality in designing light, strong, unusual-looking, energy-efficient aircraft.
Byron Lavoy Cockrell
Byron Lavoy Cockrell (1935–2007) was an American rocket scientist and engineer who conducted research and development of micro-motors for solid propellant rockets and was later involved in the M...
Byron Lavoy Cockrell (1935–2007) was an American rocket scientist and engineer who conducted research and development of micro-motors for solid propellant rockets and was later involved in the M...
Carlos A. Felippa
Carlos A. Felippa is a professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado.
Carlos A. Felippa is a professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado.
Chance M. Vought
Chauncey Milton Vought (February 26, 1890 - July 25, 1930) was an American aviation pioneer and engineer.
Chauncey Milton Vought (February 26, 1890 - July 25, 1930) was an American aviation pioneer and engineer.
Charles B. Kirkham
Charles B. Kirkham was an American engineer of aircraft engines and aircraft.
Charles B. Kirkham was an American engineer of aircraft engines and aircraft.
Charles H. Zimmerman
Charles Horton Zimmerman was an aeronautical engineer, whose work on novel airfoil configurations led to several notable experimental aircraft programs.
Charles Horton Zimmerman was an aeronautical engineer, whose work on novel airfoil configurations led to several notable experimental aircraft programs.
Charles Herbert Colvin
Charles Herbert Colvin (March 4, 1893 – July 3, 1985) was an aeronautical engineer who was the co-founder of the Pioneer Instrument Company in Brooklyn, with Brice Herbert Goldsborough and...
Charles Herbert Colvin (March 4, 1893 – July 3, 1985) was an aeronautical engineer who was the co-founder of the Pioneer Instrument Company in Brooklyn, with Brice Herbert Goldsborough and...
Charles Horton Zimmerman
Charles Horton Zimmerman was an aeronautical engineer, whose work on novel airfoil configurations led to several notable experimental aircraft programs.
Charles Horton Zimmerman was an aeronautical engineer, whose work on novel airfoil configurations led to several notable experimental aircraft programs.
Charles Joseph Fletcher
Charles Joseph Fletcher, of Franklin, New Jersey, is an American inventor and businessman, and holder of over seventy patents.
Charles Joseph Fletcher, of Franklin, New Jersey, is an American inventor and businessman, and holder of over seventy patents.
Charles Kaman
Charles Huron Kaman was an American aeronautical engineer, businessman, inventor and philanthropist, known for his work in rotary-wing flight and also in musical instrument design via the Kaman ...
Charles Huron Kaman was an American aeronautical engineer, businessman, inventor and philanthropist, known for his work in rotary-wing flight and also in musical instrument design via the Kaman ...
Charles Lawrance
Charles Lanier Lawrance was an American aeronautical engineer and an early proponent of air-cooled aircraft engines.
Charles Lanier Lawrance was an American aeronautical engineer and an early proponent of air-cooled aircraft engines.
Charles Richards (NASA engineer)
Designer engineer Charles Richard used data from NASA research over Francis Rogallo's mechanical inventions to produce a wing configuration for manned hung-pilot kite-gliders that was to be foun...
Designer engineer Charles Richard used data from NASA research over Francis Rogallo's mechanical inventions to produce a wing configuration for manned hung-pilot kite-gliders that was to be foun...
Charles Stark Draper
Charles Stark Draper was an American scientist and engineer, often referred to as "the father of inertial navigation."
Charles Stark Draper was an American scientist and engineer, often referred to as "the father of inertial navigation."
Christopher E. Gerty
Christopher E. Gerty is an American aerospace engineer who worked on NASA's Constellation Program.
Christopher E. Gerty is an American aerospace engineer who worked on NASA's Constellation Program.
Clark Blanchard Millikan
Clark Blanchard Millikan (August 23, 1903- January 2, 1966) was a distinguished professor of aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and a founding member of the Nationa...
Clark Blanchard Millikan (August 23, 1903- January 2, 1966) was a distinguished professor of aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and a founding member of the Nationa...
Clayton Anderson
Clayton Conrad Anderson (born February 23, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American engineer and a NASA astronaut.
Clayton Conrad Anderson (born February 23, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American engineer and a NASA astronaut.
Clayton Folkerts
Clyton Folkerts was a American aircraft designer.
Clyton Folkerts was a American aircraft designer.
Cliff Garrett
John Clifford "Cliff" Garrett founded a company in Los Angeles in 1936 which came to be known as Garrett AiResearch.
John Clifford "Cliff" Garrett founded a company in Los Angeles in 1936 which came to be known as Garrett AiResearch.
Clinton Hunter Havill
Clinton Hunter Havill (1892–1953) was an early aeronautical engineer who worked in the areas of aerodynamic drag and airships.
Clinton Hunter Havill (1892–1953) was an early aeronautical engineer who worked in the areas of aerodynamic drag and airships.
Compton I. White, Jr.
Compton Ignatius White, Jr. (December 19, 1920 in Spokane, Washington – October 19, 1998 in Sandpoint, Idaho) was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Idaho.
Compton Ignatius White, Jr. (December 19, 1920 in Spokane, Washington – October 19, 1998 in Sandpoint, Idaho) was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Idaho.
D. Lewis Mingori
Diamond Lewis (Tino) Mingori (born June 7, 1938) is an American who was a longtime professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
Diamond Lewis (Tino) Mingori (born June 7, 1938) is an American who was a longtime professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
Dale A. Anderson
Dale A. Anderson is an American aerospace engineer and computational fluid dynamicist.
Dale A. Anderson is an American aerospace engineer and computational fluid dynamicist.
Dandridge MacFarlan Cole
Dandridge MacFarlan Cole was an American aerospace engineer, futurist, lecturer, and author.
Dandridge MacFarlan Cole was an American aerospace engineer, futurist, lecturer, and author.
Daniel Klute
Daniel O. Klute (1921-1964) was an American rocket scientist and chemical engineer.
Daniel O. Klute (1921-1964) was an American rocket scientist and chemical engineer.
Daniel Raymer
Dan Raymer is an aerospace design engineer widely recognized as an expert in the fields of aircraft conceptual design, design engineering and aircraft configuration and layout.
Dan Raymer is an aerospace design engineer widely recognized as an expert in the fields of aircraft conceptual design, design engineering and aircraft configuration and layout.
Dava Newman
Dava J. Newman is Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Dava J. Newman is Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
David S. Lewis
David Sloan Lewis, Jr. (July 6, 1917 - December 15, 2003) was an aeronautical engineer who led aerospace and defense giant General Dynamics for 14 years.
David Sloan Lewis, Jr. (July 6, 1917 - December 15, 2003) was an aeronautical engineer who led aerospace and defense giant General Dynamics for 14 years.
David Urie
Prior to June 2007, David Urie was Vice-President and Program Manager of Rocketplane Limited, Inc. where he managed the design of the Rocketplane XP.
Prior to June 2007, David Urie was Vice-President and Program Manager of Rocketplane Limited, Inc. where he managed the design of the Rocketplane XP.
Dean Roden Chapman
Dean Roden Chapman (8 March 1922 – 4 October 1995) was a mechanical engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and at Stanford University.
Dean Roden Chapman (8 March 1922 – 4 October 1995) was a mechanical engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and at Stanford University.
Dean Watkins
Dean Watkins, a retired aeronautical engineer, was the Prohibition Party candidate for Vice-president of the United States in 2000.
Dean Watkins, a retired aeronautical engineer, was the Prohibition Party candidate for Vice-president of the United States in 2000.
Dean Wooldridge
Dean Everett Wooldridge (30 May 1913 in Chickasha, Oklahoma – 20 September 2006 in Santa Barbara, California) was a prominent engineer in the aerospace industry.
Dean Everett Wooldridge (30 May 1913 in Chickasha, Oklahoma – 20 September 2006 in Santa Barbara, California) was a prominent engineer in the aerospace industry.
Dick Johnson (glider pilot)
Richard H. Johnson was a glider pilot, aeronautical engineer and prolific writer of articles for gliding magazines.
Richard H. Johnson was a glider pilot, aeronautical engineer and prolific writer of articles for gliding magazines.
Donald A. Hall
Donald Albert Hall was a pioneering aeronautical engineer and aircraft designer who is most famous for having designed the Ryan NYP (known commonly as The Spirit of St. Louis) in only sixty days.
Donald Albert Hall was a pioneering aeronautical engineer and aircraft designer who is most famous for having designed the Ryan NYP (known commonly as The Spirit of St. Louis) in only sixty days.
Dr. Sighard F. Hoerner
Dr. Sighard F. Hoerner was an important figure in the aerodynamics field and is known worldwide for his two compendiums of aerodynamic knowledge, Fluid-Dynamic Drag and Fluid-Dynamic Lift.
Dr. Sighard F. Hoerner was an important figure in the aerodynamics field and is known worldwide for his two compendiums of aerodynamic knowledge, Fluid-Dynamic Drag and Fluid-Dynamic Lift.
Dwight Henry Bennett
Dwight Henry Bennett (November 19, 1917 - July 10, 2002) was an aeronautical engineer and one of the early developers of the control configured vehicle (CCV) concept.
Dwight Henry Bennett (November 19, 1917 - July 10, 2002) was an aeronautical engineer and one of the early developers of the control configured vehicle (CCV) concept.
Earl Schuyler Kleinhans
Earl Schuyler (Sky) Kleinhans (February 3, 1905 - September 21, 1996) was an airplane and flying boat aeronautical engineering pioneer with primary experience at Sikorsky and Douglas Aircraft wh...
Earl Schuyler (Sky) Kleinhans (February 3, 1905 - September 21, 1996) was an airplane and flying boat aeronautical engineering pioneer with primary experience at Sikorsky and Douglas Aircraft wh...
Earle Lewis Ovington
Earle Lewis Ovington was an American aeronautical engineer, aviator and inventor, and served as a lab assistant to Thomas Edison.
Earle Lewis Ovington was an American aeronautical engineer, aviator and inventor, and served as a lab assistant to Thomas Edison.
Eberhardt Rechtin
Eberhardt Rechtin (January 16, 1926 – April 14, 2006) was an American systems engineer and respected authority in aerospace systems and systems architecture.
Eberhardt Rechtin (January 16, 1926 – April 14, 2006) was an American systems engineer and respected authority in aerospace systems and systems architecture.
Ed Heinemann
Edward Henry Heinemann, was a noted military aircraft designer for Douglas Aircraft Company.
Edward Henry Heinemann, was a noted military aircraft designer for Douglas Aircraft Company.
Ed Woll
Ed Woll ( –2010 ) was an American Engineer who developed the first modern gas turbine engines for General Electric.
Ed Woll ( –2010 ) was an American Engineer who developed the first modern gas turbine engines for General Electric.
Edgar Bolden
Edgar Bolden (June 1, 1926 – March 4, 2007) was an American fighter aircraft pilot and one of the original Tuskegee Airmen.
Edgar Bolden (June 1, 1926 – March 4, 2007) was an American fighter aircraft pilot and one of the original Tuskegee Airmen.
Edmund T. "Eddie" Allen
Edmund T. "Eddie" Allen (4 January 1896 - 18 February 1943) was a pioneer of modern flight test who flew for nearly every major aircraft manufacturer and took some of the most famous planes of a...
Edmund T. "Eddie" Allen (4 January 1896 - 18 February 1943) was a pioneer of modern flight test who flew for nearly every major aircraft manufacturer and took some of the most famous planes of a...
Edmund W. Pendleton
Edmund W. Pendleton is an American research and development engineer, commercial pilot, and flight instructor best known for his work on the X-53 flight research program.
Edmund W. Pendleton is an American research and development engineer, commercial pilot, and flight instructor best known for his work on the X-53 flight research program.
Edward A. Murphy, Jr.
Edward Aloysius Murphy, Jr. (January 11, 1918 – July 17, 1990) was an American aerospace engineer who worked on safety-critical systems.
Edward Aloysius Murphy, Jr. (January 11, 1918 – July 17, 1990) was an American aerospace engineer who worked on safety-critical systems.
Edward J. Ruppelt
Edward J. Ruppelt (July 17, 1923 in Iowa – September 15, 1960) was a United States Air Force officer probably best-known for his involvement in Project Blue Book, a formal governmental study of ...
Edward J. Ruppelt (July 17, 1923 in Iowa – September 15, 1960) was a United States Air Force officer probably best-known for his involvement in Project Blue Book, a formal governmental study of ...
Edward N. Hall
Edward N Hall born (August 4, 1914 - January 15, 2006) in New York City He received a Bachelor in engineering from College of the City of New York in 1935 and a professional degree in chemical e...
Edward N Hall born (August 4, 1914 - January 15, 2006) in New York City He received a Bachelor in engineering from College of the City of New York in 1935 and a professional degree in chemical e...
Edward Pearson Warner
Edward Pearson Warner was an American pioneer in aviation and a teacher in aeronautical engineering.
Edward Pearson Warner was an American pioneer in aviation and a teacher in aeronautical engineering.
Enea Bossi, Sr.
Enea Bossi, Sr. (29 March 1888–1963) was an Italian-American aerospace engineer and aviation pioneer.
Enea Bossi, Sr. (29 March 1888–1963) was an Italian-American aerospace engineer and aviation pioneer.
Eugene Michael Gluhareff
Eugene Michael Gluhareff (1916 – 1994) was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia and moved to the United states in the early 1920s.
Eugene Michael Gluhareff (1916 – 1994) was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia and moved to the United states in the early 1920s.
Francis X. Kane
Colonel Francis X. "Duke" Kane, Ph.D., USAF, retired, (Born December 12, 1918) is the space planner and engineer responsible for the design concept of the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Colonel Francis X. "Duke" Kane, Ph.D., USAF, retired, (Born December 12, 1918) is the space planner and engineer responsible for the design concept of the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Frank D. Robinson
Franklin D. "Frank" Robinson (born 201) is an engineer and the founder, president and Chief Executive Officer of Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California.
Franklin D. "Frank" Robinson (born 201) is an engineer and the founder, president and Chief Executive Officer of Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California.
Frank Malina
Frank Joseph Malina (October 2, 1912 – November 9, 1981) was an American aeronautical engineer and painter, especially known for becoming both a pioneer in the art world and the realm of scienti...
Frank Joseph Malina (October 2, 1912 – November 9, 1981) was an American aeronautical engineer and painter, especially known for becoming both a pioneer in the art world and the realm of scienti...
Frank Piasecki
Frank Piasecki (, ; October 24, 1919 – February 11, 2008) was an American engineer and helicopter aviation pioneer.
Frank Piasecki (, ; October 24, 1919 – February 11, 2008) was an American engineer and helicopter aviation pioneer.
Fred Weick
Fred Ernest Weick (1899 Berwyn, Illinois — July 8, 1993) was one of the United States' earliest aviation pioneers, working as an airmail pilot, research engineer, and aircraft designer.
Fred Ernest Weick (1899 Berwyn, Illinois — July 8, 1993) was one of the United States' earliest aviation pioneers, working as an airmail pilot, research engineer, and aircraft designer.
Frederick B. Rentschler
Frederick Brant Rentschler (November 8, 1887 Hamilton, Ohio – April 25, 1956 Boca Raton) was an American aircraft engine designer, aviation engineer, and industrialist.
Frederick Brant Rentschler (November 8, 1887 Hamilton, Ohio – April 25, 1956 Boca Raton) was an American aircraft engine designer, aviation engineer, and industrialist.
Frederick Rentschler
Frederick Brant Rentschler (November 8, 1887 Hamilton, Ohio – April 25, 1956 Boca Raton) was an American aircraft engine designer, aviation engineer, and industrialist.
Frederick Brant Rentschler (November 8, 1887 Hamilton, Ohio – April 25, 1956 Boca Raton) was an American aircraft engine designer, aviation engineer, and industrialist.
Gary L. Bennett
Gary L. Bennett is an American scientist and engineer, specializing in aerospace and energy.
Gary L. Bennett is an American scientist and engineer, specializing in aerospace and energy.
Gene Salvay
Gene Salvay (born 1919) is a American aircraft engineer.
Gene Salvay (born 1919) is a American aircraft engineer.
Geoffrey A. Landis
Geoffrey A. Landis (born May 28, 1955, Detroit, Michigan) is an American scientist, working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on planetary exploration, interstellar pr...
Geoffrey A. Landis (born May 28, 1955, Detroit, Michigan) is an American scientist, working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on planetary exploration, interstellar pr...
George Edward Pendray
George Edward Pendray was an American public relations counselor, author, foundation executive, and an early advocate of rockets and spaceflight.
George Edward Pendray was an American public relations counselor, author, foundation executive, and an early advocate of rockets and spaceflight.
George Eugene Bockrath
George Eugene Bockrath (February 15, 1911 - December 2, 1998) was an aeronautical engineer and early researcher in fracture mechanics.
George Eugene Bockrath (February 15, 1911 - December 2, 1998) was an aeronautical engineer and early researcher in fracture mechanics.
George F. Titterton
George F. Titterton (19 August 1904 in New York City, New York – 12 January 1998) was a design engineer and Senior Vice-President of the Grumman Corporation.
George F. Titterton (19 August 1904 in New York City, New York – 12 January 1998) was a design engineer and Senior Vice-President of the Grumman Corporation.
George H. Prudden
George H. Prudden was an American aircraft engineer.
George H. Prudden was an American aircraft engineer.
George J. Mead
George Jackson Mead was best known as one of the chief founding team members, together with Frederick B. Rentschler, as Vice President of Engineering of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in 1925, current...
George Jackson Mead was best known as one of the chief founding team members, together with Frederick B. Rentschler, as Vice President of Engineering of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in 1925, current...
George M. Skurla
George Martin Skurla ( July 2, 1921 - September 2, 2001) graduated from University of Michigan in 1944 and was an aeronautical engineer with Grumman Corporation.
George Martin Skurla ( July 2, 1921 - September 2, 2001) graduated from University of Michigan in 1944 and was an aeronautical engineer with Grumman Corporation.
George S. Schairer
George S. Schairer was an aerodynamicst at Consolidated Aircraft and Boeing whose design innovations became standard on virtually all types of military and passenger jet planes.
George S. Schairer was an aerodynamicst at Consolidated Aircraft and Boeing whose design innovations became standard on virtually all types of military and passenger jet planes.
George W. Lewis
George William Lewis (March 10, 1882 – July 12, 1948) was the Director of Aeronautical Research at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) until he retired in 1947.
George William Lewis (March 10, 1882 – July 12, 1948) was the Director of Aeronautical Research at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) until he retired in 1947.
George William Beatty
George William Beatty was a pioneer aviator who set early altitude and distance records, including one record set on the same day that he flew his first solo flight.
George William Beatty was a pioneer aviator who set early altitude and distance records, including one record set on the same day that he flew his first solo flight.
Gerald D. Griffin
Gerald D. "Gerry" Griffin (born 1934) is a former a NASA flight director and director of Johnson Space Center.
Gerald D. "Gerry" Griffin (born 1934) is a former a NASA flight director and director of Johnson Space Center.
Glen P. Wilson
Glen Parten Wilson Jr. (1923–2005) worked on the Senate space and astronautics committee, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and was executive director emeritus of th...
Glen Parten Wilson Jr. (1923–2005) worked on the Senate space and astronautics committee, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and was executive director emeritus of th...
Glenn Curtiss
Glenn Hammond Curtiss was an American aviation pioneer and a founder of the U.S. aircraft industry.
Glenn Hammond Curtiss was an American aviation pioneer and a founder of the U.S. aircraft industry.
Glenn Odekirk
Glenn Odekirk, was an American aerospace engineer who made significant contributions to the work of Hughes Aircraft.
Glenn Odekirk, was an American aerospace engineer who made significant contributions to the work of Hughes Aircraft.
Gopal Gaonkar
Gopal H. Gaonkar (born 1938) is a professor of engineering at Florida Atlantic University, Florida.
Gopal H. Gaonkar (born 1938) is a professor of engineering at Florida Atlantic University, Florida.
Gordon G. Grose
Gordon G. Grose (born March 1925) was an engineer at the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation.
Gordon G. Grose (born March 1925) was an engineer at the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation.
Greg Bennett (writer)
Greg Bennett (born March 12, 1950) is a space flight engineer and science fiction writer.
Greg Bennett (born March 12, 1950) is a space flight engineer and science fiction writer.
Grover Loening
Grover Cleveland Loening (September 12, 1888 – February 29, 1976) was an American aircraft manufacturer.
Grover Cleveland Loening (September 12, 1888 – February 29, 1976) was an American aircraft manufacturer.
Guenter Wendt
Günter F. Wendt (August 28, 1923 – May 3, 2010) was a German-American engineer noted for his work in the U.S. manned spaceflight program.
Günter F. Wendt (August 28, 1923 – May 3, 2010) was a German-American engineer noted for his work in the U.S. manned spaceflight program.
Hall Hibbard
Hall Livingstone Hibbard (July 25, 1903 – June 6, 1996) was an engineer and administrator of the Lockheed Corporation beginning with the company's purchase by a board of investors led by Robert ...
Hall Livingstone Hibbard (July 25, 1903 – June 6, 1996) was an engineer and administrator of the Lockheed Corporation beginning with the company's purchase by a board of investors led by Robert ...
Harrison Storms
Harrison Allen Storms, Jr. (July 15, 1916 – July 11, 1992), nicknamed "Stormy", was an American aeronautical engineer best known for his role in managing the design and construction of the ...
Harrison Allen Storms, Jr. (July 15, 1916 – July 11, 1992), nicknamed "Stormy", was an American aeronautical engineer best known for his role in managing the design and construction of the ...
Harry Hinde
Harry H. Hinde was a Missouri State Representative, businessman, aircraft designer, patent holder, and inventor.
Harry H. Hinde was a Missouri State Representative, businessman, aircraft designer, patent holder, and inventor.
Harry Julian Allen
Harry Julian Allen (1 April 1910 – 29 January 1977), also known as Harvey Allen, was an aeronautical engineer and a Director of the NASA Ames Research Center, most noted for his "Blunt Bod...
Harry Julian Allen (1 April 1910 – 29 January 1977), also known as Harvey Allen, was an aeronautical engineer and a Director of the NASA Ames Research Center, most noted for his "Blunt Bod...
Henry Preiss
Henry Preiss is a sailplane designer.
Henry Preiss is a sailplane designer.
Henry T. Yang
Henry Tzu-Yow Yang has served as the chancellor of the University of California, Santa Barbara since 1994.
Henry Tzu-Yow Yang has served as the chancellor of the University of California, Santa Barbara since 1994.
Holt Ashley
Dr. Holt Ashley was an American aeronautical engineer notable for his seminal research of aeroelasticity.
Dr. Holt Ashley was an American aeronautical engineer notable for his seminal research of aeroelasticity.
Homer Hickam
Homer Hadley Hickam, Jr. is an American author, Vietnam veteran, and a former NASA engineer.
Homer Hadley Hickam, Jr. is an American author, Vietnam veteran, and a former NASA engineer.
Howard Head
Howard Head was an aeronautical engineer who is credited with the invention of laminate skis and the over-sized tennis racket.
Howard Head was an aeronautical engineer who is credited with the invention of laminate skis and the over-sized tennis racket.
Howard Hughes
Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. was an American business magnate, investor, aviator, engineer, film producer, director, and philanthropist.
Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. was an American business magnate, investor, aviator, engineer, film producer, director, and philanthropist.
Hugh Armstrong Robinson
Hugh Armstrong Robinson, born May 13, 1881–1963, Neosho, Missouri.
Hugh Armstrong Robinson, born May 13, 1881–1963, Neosho, Missouri.
Igor Sikorsky
Igor Sikorsky, born Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky, was a Russian American pioneer of aviation in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Igor Sikorsky, born Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky, was a Russian American pioneer of aviation in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Ira H. Abbott
Ira H. Abbott was an American aerospace engineer.
Ira H. Abbott was an American aerospace engineer.
Irv Culver
Irv Culver was an American aeronautical engineer.
Irv Culver was an American aeronautical engineer.
Isaac M. Laddon
Isaac Machlin Laddon (25 December 1894 Garfield, New Jersey - 14 January 1976 San Diego), was an American aeronautical engineer and designer, as well as a prolific inventor.
Isaac Machlin Laddon (25 December 1894 Garfield, New Jersey - 14 January 1976 San Diego), was an American aeronautical engineer and designer, as well as a prolific inventor.
Jack Froehlich
Jack Edward Froehlich (sometimes Froelich) (May 7, 1921–November 1967) was an American aerospace engineer (rocket scientist).
Jack Edward Froehlich (sometimes Froelich) (May 7, 1921–November 1967) was an American aerospace engineer (rocket scientist).
Jack Northrop
John Knudsen "Jack" Northrop (November 10, 1895 – February 18, 1981) was an American aircraft industrialist and designer, who founded the Northrop Corporation in 1939.
John Knudsen "Jack" Northrop (November 10, 1895 – February 18, 1981) was an American aircraft industrialist and designer, who founded the Northrop Corporation in 1939.
Jack Real
Jack G. Real was an aerospace pioneer and Howard Hughes confidant.
Jack G. Real was an aerospace pioneer and Howard Hughes confidant.
Jacob Earl Fickel
Major General Jacob Earl "Jake" Fickel (31 January 1883 – 7 August 1956) had a prominent career in the United States Air Force usually associated with being an instructor of aviation.
Major General Jacob Earl "Jake" Fickel (31 January 1883 – 7 August 1956) had a prominent career in the United States Air Force usually associated with being an instructor of aviation.
James Benson
James William Benson (1945 – October 10, 2008), also known as Jim Benson, was the founder of SpaceDev, a commercial satellite and satellite component development company, and Benson Spa...
James William Benson (1945 – October 10, 2008), also known as Jim Benson, was the founder of SpaceDev, a commercial satellite and satellite component development company, and Benson Spa...
James D. Raisbeck
James David Raisbeck is a notable American aeronautical engineer, known for his entrepreneurship in developing products which enhance the performance of production aircraft.
James David Raisbeck is a notable American aeronautical engineer, known for his entrepreneurship in developing products which enhance the performance of production aircraft.
James R. French
James R. French is a prominent U.S. aerospace engineer.
James R. French is a prominent U.S. aerospace engineer.
James Smith McDonnell
James Smith "Mac" McDonnell was an American aviation pioneer and founder of McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, later McDonnell Douglas.
James Smith "Mac" McDonnell was an American aviation pioneer and founder of McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, later McDonnell Douglas.
Jerome Clarke Hunsaker
Jerome Clarke Hunsaker (August 26, 1886 – September 10, 1984) was an American airman born in Creston, Iowa, and educated at the Naval Academy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Jerome Clarke Hunsaker (August 26, 1886 – September 10, 1984) was an American airman born in Creston, Iowa, and educated at the Naval Academy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Jerome F. Lederer
Jerome F. Lederer (September 26, 1902 - February 6, 2004) was an American aviation-safety pioneer, known as "Mr. Aviation Safety.
Jerome F. Lederer (September 26, 1902 - February 6, 2004) was an American aviation-safety pioneer, known as "Mr. Aviation Safety.
Jesco von Puttkamer
Jesco Freiherr von Puttkamer (born September 22, 1933) is a German-American aerospace engineer and senior NASA manager from Leipzig.
Jesco Freiherr von Puttkamer (born September 22, 1933) is a German-American aerospace engineer and senior NASA manager from Leipzig.
Jim Drake (engineer)
Jim Drake, is an American aeronautics engineer, who is credited as the inventor of windsurfing.
Jim Drake, is an American aeronautics engineer, who is credited as the inventor of windsurfing.
Joe F. Thompson
Joe F. Thompson is an American aerospace engineer.
Joe F. Thompson is an American aerospace engineer.
John B. McKay
John B. McKay (December 8, 1922 – April 27, 1975) was one of the first pilots assigned to the X-15 flight research program at NASA's Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California.
John B. McKay (December 8, 1922 – April 27, 1975) was one of the first pilots assigned to the X-15 flight research program at NASA's Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California.
John D. Anderson
John D. Anderson, Jr. (born October 1, 1937) is the Curator of Aerodynamics at the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and Professor Emeritus in the De...
John D. Anderson, Jr. (born October 1, 1937) is the Curator of Aerodynamics at the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and Professor Emeritus in the De...
John Gaty
John P. Gaty (d.1963) was an American Mechanical Engineer, General Manager of the Beech Aviation Company in Wichita Kansas, and alumnus of Cornell University, graduating in 1923 who was best kno...
John P. Gaty (d.1963) was an American Mechanical Engineer, General Manager of the Beech Aviation Company in Wichita Kansas, and alumnus of Cornell University, graduating in 1923 who was best kno...
John H. McMasters
John H. McMasters (April 26, 1939 - February 13, 2008) was an aeronautical engineer notable for his contributions to aerodynamics and engineering education.
John H. McMasters (April 26, 1939 - February 13, 2008) was an aeronautical engineer notable for his contributions to aerodynamics and engineering education.
John Houbolt
John Cornelius Houbolt (born April 10, 1919 in Altoona, Iowa) is a retired aerospace engineer.
John Cornelius Houbolt (born April 10, 1919 in Altoona, Iowa) is a retired aerospace engineer.
John Joseph Montgomery
John Joseph Montgomery (February 15, 1858 – October 31, 1911) was an American aviation pioneer, inventor, and professor at Santa Clara College in San Diego, California.
John Joseph Montgomery (February 15, 1858 – October 31, 1911) was an American aviation pioneer, inventor, and professor at Santa Clara College in San Diego, California.
John Kenneth Hilliard
John Kenneth Hilliard (October 1901 – March 21, 1989) was an American acoustical and electrical engineer who pioneered a number of important loudspeaker concepts and designs.
John Kenneth Hilliard (October 1901 – March 21, 1989) was an American acoustical and electrical engineer who pioneered a number of important loudspeaker concepts and designs.
John Langford (engineer)
Dr. John S. Langford is the President and C.E.O. of Aurora Flight Sciences.
Dr. John S. Langford is the President and C.E.O. of Aurora Flight Sciences.
John M. Riebe
John Michael Riebe was an American aeronautical engineer and inventor who contributed to the early designs of flight surfaces.
John Michael Riebe was an American aeronautical engineer and inventor who contributed to the early designs of flight surfaces.
John Theon
John S. Theon is an atmospheric scientist who was Chief of the Climate Processes Research Program at NASA from 1982 to 1994.
John S. Theon is an atmospheric scientist who was Chief of the Climate Processes Research Program at NASA from 1982 to 1994.
John Thorp
John Willard Thorp (June 20, 1912 - April 18, 1992) was an aeronautical engineer who made significant contributions to aircraft design throughout his life.
John Willard Thorp (June 20, 1912 - April 18, 1992) was an aeronautical engineer who made significant contributions to aircraft design throughout his life.
Jordin Kare
Jordin Kare (born 1956) is a physicist and aerospace engineer known for his research on laser propulsion.
Jordin Kare (born 1956) is a physicist and aerospace engineer known for his research on laser propulsion.
Joseph Francis Shea
Joseph Francis Shea (September 5, 1925 – February 14, 1999) was an American aerospace engineer and NASA manager.
Joseph Francis Shea (September 5, 1925 – February 14, 1999) was an American aerospace engineer and NASA manager.
Joseph G. Gavin Jr
Joseph G. Gavin Jr. was an American engineer responsible for the development of the lunar module used in the Apollo program, as well as president, chief operating officer and chairman of the ...
Joseph G. Gavin Jr. was an American engineer responsible for the development of the lunar module used in the Apollo program, as well as president, chief operating officer and chairman of the ...
Joseph Mangan
Joseph Mangan is an American aerospace engineer who, in 2004, told European aviation authorities of his belief that the microprocessors controlling cabin pressurization valves in the new Airbus ...
Joseph Mangan is an American aerospace engineer who, in 2004, told European aviation authorities of his belief that the microprocessors controlling cabin pressurization valves in the new Airbus ...
Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-American astronaut who, was a mission specialist on the space shuttle Columbia.
Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-American astronaut who, was a mission specialist on the space shuttle Columbia.
Karl Arnstein
Karl Arnstein (March 24, 1887, Prague – December 12, 1974, Bryan, Ohio) was one of the most important 20th century airship engineers and designers in Germany and the United States of America.
Karl Arnstein (March 24, 1887, Prague – December 12, 1974, Bryan, Ohio) was one of the most important 20th century airship engineers and designers in Germany and the United States of America.
Kelly Johnson (engineer)
Clarence Leonard "Kelly" Johnson was an American system engineer and aeronautical innovator, earned renown for his contributions to many noteworthy aircraft designs, especially the Lockheed U-2 ...
Clarence Leonard "Kelly" Johnson was an American system engineer and aeronautical innovator, earned renown for his contributions to many noteworthy aircraft designs, especially the Lockheed U-2 ...
Ken Blackburn (aeronautical engineer)
Ken Blackburn (Born March 24, 1963) is a paper airplane pioneer.
Ken Blackburn (Born March 24, 1963) is a paper airplane pioneer.
Kenneth Wernicke
Kenneth "Ken" G. Wernicke is an American aerospace engineer.
Kenneth "Ken" G. Wernicke is an American aerospace engineer.
Kermit Van Every
Kermit Van Every (March 5, 1915 - November 20, 1998) was a noted American aeronautical engineer best known for his work in the area of very high speed flight.
Kermit Van Every (March 5, 1915 - November 20, 1998) was a noted American aeronautical engineer best known for his work in the area of very high speed flight.
Konrad Dannenberg
Konrad Dannenberg (August 5, 1912 – February 16, 2009) was a German-American rocket pioneer and member of the German rocket team brought to the United States after World War II.
Konrad Dannenberg (August 5, 1912 – February 16, 2009) was a German-American rocket pioneer and member of the German rocket team brought to the United States after World War II.
Larry Reithmaier
Larry Reithmaier (born May 28, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American engineer and author.
Larry Reithmaier (born May 28, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American engineer and author.
Lawrence Edwards
Lawrence (Larry) K. Edwards (born July 10, 1919, died 2009) is an accomplished American innovator in aerospace and ground transportation.
Lawrence (Larry) K. Edwards (born July 10, 1919, died 2009) is an accomplished American innovator in aerospace and ground transportation.
Len Cormier
Len Cormier (1924 – June 16, 2008) worked for many years in the U.S. aerospace industry, in government, large industry, and as a private entrepreneur.
Len Cormier (1924 – June 16, 2008) worked for many years in the U.S. aerospace industry, in government, large industry, and as a private entrepreneur.
Leonard S. Hobbs
Leonard S. (Luke) Hobbs (1896 in Carbon County, Wyoming – 1977) was an aeronautical engineer who started in 1920 with the Army Air Service at McCook Field in Dayton, Ohio and later worked ...
Leonard S. (Luke) Hobbs (1896 in Carbon County, Wyoming – 1977) was an aeronautical engineer who started in 1920 with the Army Air Service at McCook Field in Dayton, Ohio and later worked ...
Leroy Grumman
Leroy Randle "Roy" Grumman (4 January 1895 – 4 October 1982) was an American aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and industrialist.
Leroy Randle "Roy" Grumman (4 January 1895 – 4 October 1982) was an American aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and industrialist.
Liviu Librescu
Liviu Librescu (August 18, 1930 – April 16, 2007; ליביו ליברסקו) was a Romanian-Israeli-American scientist and professor whose major research fields were aeroelasticity and aerodynamics.
Liviu Librescu (August 18, 1930 – April 16, 2007; ליביו ליברסקו) was a Romanian-Israeli-American scientist and professor whose major research fields were aeroelasticity and aerodynamics.
M. Frank Rudy
Marion Frank Rudy (24 January 1925-13 December 2009) was the aeronautical engineer who patented a cushioning system based on an inert gas encapsulated in polyurethane plastic.
Marion Frank Rudy (24 January 1925-13 December 2009) was the aeronautical engineer who patented a cushioning system based on an inert gas encapsulated in polyurethane plastic.
Maitland B. Bleecker
Maitland B. Bleecker was an American inventor and author who was instrumental in modern helicopter design.
Maitland B. Bleecker was an American inventor and author who was instrumental in modern helicopter design.
Marion O. McKinney, Jr.
Marion O. McKinney, Jr. was a scientist at Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, who researched a wide variety of aerospace topics, including personal aircraft, dynamics, and aircraft config...
Marion O. McKinney, Jr. was a scientist at Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, who researched a wide variety of aerospace topics, including personal aircraft, dynamics, and aircraft config...
Martin Frederick
Martin E. Frederick (born June 13, 1963), is the Corporate Director of Civil Space Programs at Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Martin E. Frederick (born June 13, 1963), is the Corporate Director of Civil Space Programs at Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Martin Summerfield
Dr. Martin Summerfield was an American physicist and rocket scientist, a co-founder of Aerojet, the inventor of regenerative cooling for liquid rocket engines, a head of Princeton University pro...
Dr. Martin Summerfield was an American physicist and rocket scientist, a co-founder of Aerojet, the inventor of regenerative cooling for liquid rocket engines, a head of Princeton University pro...
Michael Gregor
Michael Gregor, born Mikheil Grigorashvili (მიხეილ გრიგორაშვილი) or Mikhail Leontyevich Grigorashvili (Михаил Леонтьевич Григорашвили) (1888 – 1953) was an aircraft engineer of Georg...
Michael Gregor, born Mikheil Grigorashvili (მიხეილ გრიგორაშვილი) or Mikhail Leontyevich Grigorashvili (Михаил Леонтьевич Григорашвили) (1888 – 1953) was an aircraft engineer of Georg...
Michael Gregor (aircraft engineer)
Michael Gregor, born Mikheil Grigorashvili (მიხეილ გრიგორაშვილი) or Mikhail Leontyevich Grigorashvili (Михаил Леонтьевич Григорашвили) (1888 – 1953) was an aircraft engineer of Georg...
Michael Gregor, born Mikheil Grigorashvili (მიხეილ გრიგორაშვილი) or Mikhail Leontyevich Grigorashvili (Михаил Леонтьевич Григорашвили) (1888 – 1953) was an aircraft engineer of Georg...
Michael J. Wendl
Michael John Wendl (b. June 6, 1934) is an engineer who worked at the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation, mainly in the area of aerospace control.
Michael John Wendl (b. June 6, 1934) is an engineer who worked at the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation, mainly in the area of aerospace control.
Michael Stroukoff
Michael Stroukoff was a Russian-born aircraft designer, who served in the White Army before emigrating to the United States.
Michael Stroukoff was a Russian-born aircraft designer, who served in the White Army before emigrating to the United States.
Michael T. Good
Michael Timothy "Bueno" Good is a NASA astronaut and retired commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, holding the rank of Colonel.
Michael Timothy "Bueno" Good is a NASA astronaut and retired commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, holding the rank of Colonel.
Moulton Taylor
Moulton B. "Molt" Taylor (September 29, 1912 – November 16, 1995) was an aeronautical engineer famed for his work on developing a practical flying car.
Moulton B. "Molt" Taylor (September 29, 1912 – November 16, 1995) was an aeronautical engineer famed for his work on developing a practical flying car.
Neil Armstrong
Neil Alden Armstrong is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to set foot upon the Moon.
Neil Alden Armstrong is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to set foot upon the Moon.
Newby O. Brantly
Newby Odell Brantly (born April 13, 1905 in Newport, Texas - died July 19, 1993 in Frederick, Oklahoma) was an inventor, engineer and Entrepreneur who founded the Brantly Helicopter Corporation.
Newby Odell Brantly (born April 13, 1905 in Newport, Texas - died July 19, 1993 in Frederick, Oklahoma) was an inventor, engineer and Entrepreneur who founded the Brantly Helicopter Corporation.
Noshir Gowadia
Noshir Sheriarji Gowadia, born in Bombay, India in 1944 is an Indian American design engineer of Parsi descent and a convicted traitor to the United States of America.
Noshir Sheriarji Gowadia, born in Bombay, India in 1944 is an Indian American design engineer of Parsi descent and a convicted traitor to the United States of America.
Orville Albert Wheelon
Orville Albert Wheelon (June 12, 1906 – February 9, 1966) was an aeronautical engineer who invented the Verson-Wheelon process for aircraft sheet-metal forming and who was one of the first...
Orville Albert Wheelon (June 12, 1906 – February 9, 1966) was an aeronautical engineer who invented the Verson-Wheelon process for aircraft sheet-metal forming and who was one of the first...
Oscar Monthan
Oscar Monthan (1885 – 1924) was an aeronautical engineer.
Oscar Monthan (1885 – 1924) was an aeronautical engineer.
Oswald Lange
Oswald Hermann Lange (June 1, 1912 – February 20, 2000) was a German-American aerospace engineer and member of the "von Braun rocket group".
Oswald Hermann Lange (June 1, 1912 – February 20, 2000) was a German-American aerospace engineer and member of the "von Braun rocket group".
Otto C. Winzen
Otto C. Winzen (d 1979) was a German - American aeronautics engineer who made significant advances in the materials and construction of balloons after World War II.
Otto C. Winzen (d 1979) was a German - American aeronautics engineer who made significant advances in the materials and construction of balloons after World War II.
Paul C. Donnelly
Paul Charles Donnelly (b. March 28, 1923) is an American guided missile pioneer who was a senior NASA manager during the Apollo moon landing program at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
Paul Charles Donnelly (b. March 28, 1923) is an American guided missile pioneer who was a senior NASA manager during the Apollo moon landing program at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
Paul Poberezny
Paul Howard Poberezny (b. September 14, 1921 in Leavenworth County/Kansas) is a US aviator and aircraft designer famous for his work in establishing the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) i...
Paul Howard Poberezny (b. September 14, 1921 in Leavenworth County/Kansas) is a US aviator and aircraft designer famous for his work in establishing the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) i...
Peter Glaser
Peter Edward Glaser (born September 5, 1923) is an American scientist and aerospace engineer.
Peter Edward Glaser (born September 5, 1923) is an American scientist and aerospace engineer.
Peter K. Homer
Peter K. Homer (born 1961) of Southwest Harbor, Maine, won $200,000 from NASA for his entry in the Astronaut Glove Challenge.
Peter K. Homer (born 1961) of Southwest Harbor, Maine, won $200,000 from NASA for his entry in the Astronaut Glove Challenge.
Preston Bassett
Preston Rogers Bassett (March 20, 1892 – April 30, 1992) was an inventor, engineer, and pioneer in instruments for aviation.
Preston Rogers Bassett (March 20, 1892 – April 30, 1992) was an inventor, engineer, and pioneer in instruments for aviation.
Ralph V. Pruitt
Ralph V. Pruitt (b. July 31, 1936) was an engineer at McDonnell Douglas who won the Wright Brothers Medal in 1974 with Michael J. Wendl, Gordon G. Grose, and J. L. Porter for a paper discussing ...
Ralph V. Pruitt (b. July 31, 1936) was an engineer at McDonnell Douglas who won the Wright Brothers Medal in 1974 with Michael J. Wendl, Gordon G. Grose, and J. L. Porter for a paper discussing ...
Rex Buren Beisel
Rex Buren Beisel (24 October 1893 – February 1972) was an aeronautical engineer who led the design of the Vought F4U Corsair and won the Wright Brothers Medal in 1934 for work related to the coo...
Rex Buren Beisel (24 October 1893 – February 1972) was an aeronautical engineer who led the design of the Vought F4U Corsair and won the Wright Brothers Medal in 1934 for work related to the coo...
Richard C. Scherrer
Richard C. Sherrer is an aircraft designer notable for pioneering work on revolutionary aircraft designs with extremely low radar cross sections that led to the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk and Nort...
Richard C. Sherrer is an aircraft designer notable for pioneering work on revolutionary aircraft designs with extremely low radar cross sections that led to the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk and Nort...
Richard Coar
Richard J. Coar, an aeronautical engineer, is a member of the United States National Academy of Engineering, elected in 1984.
Richard J. Coar, an aeronautical engineer, is a member of the United States National Academy of Engineering, elected in 1984.
Richard E. Hayden
Richard E. Hayden (b. March 23, 1946) is a specialist in acoustics.
Richard E. Hayden (b. March 23, 1946) is a specialist in acoustics.
Richard Goldberg
Richard Steven Goldberg (born November 9, 1945) is a convicted sex offender and a former fugitive who was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on June 14, 2002.
Richard Steven Goldberg (born November 9, 1945) is a convicted sex offender and a former fugitive who was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on June 14, 2002.
Richard Harbert Smith
Richard Harbert Smith was a professor and researcher of aeronautical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from 1929 to 1945.
Richard Harbert Smith was a professor and researcher of aeronautical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from 1929 to 1945.
Richard Leroy Walters
Richard Leroy Walters (May 3, 1931 - August 19, 2007) was a jet propulsion engineer who died homeless in Phoenix, Arizona and left a bequest of $4 million to charities including National Public ...
Richard Leroy Walters (May 3, 1931 - August 19, 2007) was a jet propulsion engineer who died homeless in Phoenix, Arizona and left a bequest of $4 million to charities including National Public ...
Richard Schreder
Richard E. Schreder (25 September 1915 - 2 August 2002) was a naval aviator and American sailplane developer, responsible for design and development of the HP/RS-series kit sailplanes marketed f...
Richard E. Schreder (25 September 1915 - 2 August 2002) was a naval aviator and American sailplane developer, responsible for design and development of the HP/RS-series kit sailplanes marketed f...
Richard T. Whitcomb
Richard T. Whitcomb, was an American aeronautical engineer noted for his significant contributions to the science of aerodynamics.
Richard T. Whitcomb, was an American aeronautical engineer noted for his significant contributions to the science of aerodynamics.
Richard V. Rhode
Richard V. Rhode (March 2, 1904–November 13, 1994) was an early aeronautical engineer at Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, who researched aerodynamic loading.
Richard V. Rhode (March 2, 1904–November 13, 1994) was an early aeronautical engineer at Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, who researched aerodynamic loading.
Robert D. Braun
Dr. Robert (Bobby) D. Braun, an American aerospace engineer, is the Chief Technologist for NASA and the David and Andrew Lewis Professor of Space Technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Dr. Robert (Bobby) D. Braun, an American aerospace engineer, is the Chief Technologist for NASA and the David and Andrew Lewis Professor of Space Technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Robert H. Goddard
Robert Hutchings Goddard was an American professor, physicist and inventor who is credited with creating and building the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, which he successfully launched on Ma...
Robert Hutchings Goddard was an American professor, physicist and inventor who is credited with creating and building the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, which he successfully launched on Ma...
Robert H. Widmer
Robert Henry Widmer was an American aeronautical engineer who specialized in designing aircrafts for the military.
Robert Henry Widmer was an American aeronautical engineer who specialized in designing aircrafts for the military.
Robert Loewy
Robert G. Loewy (1926 - ) is an aerospace engineer who has been influential in the development of rotary-wing vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Robert G. Loewy (1926 - ) is an aerospace engineer who has been influential in the development of rotary-wing vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Robert P. Johannes
Robert P. Johannes (born May 1934 in Moline, Illinois) is an aeronautical engineer noted primarily as one of the developers of the control configured vehicle (CCV) concept.
Robert P. Johannes (born May 1934 in Moline, Illinois) is an aeronautical engineer noted primarily as one of the developers of the control configured vehicle (CCV) concept.
Robert R. Gilruth
Robert Rowe Gilruth (October 8, 1913–August 17, 2000) was an American aviation and space pioneer.
Robert Rowe Gilruth (October 8, 1913–August 17, 2000) was an American aviation and space pioneer.
Robert Seamans
Robert Channing Seamans, Jr. (October 30, 1918 – June 28, 2008) was a NASA Deputy Administrator and MIT professor.
Robert Channing Seamans, Jr. (October 30, 1918 – June 28, 2008) was a NASA Deputy Administrator and MIT professor.
Robert T. Jones
Robert T. (Bob) Jones, (May 28, 1910 – August 11, 1999), was an aerodynamicist and aeronautical engineer for NACA and later NASA. He was known at NASA as "one of the premier aeronautical enginee...
Robert T. (Bob) Jones, (May 28, 1910 – August 11, 1999), was an aerodynamicist and aeronautical engineer for NACA and later NASA. He was known at NASA as "one of the premier aeronautical enginee...
Robert Truax
Captain Robert C. Truax (USN) (September 3, 1917 – September 17, 2010) was a rocket engineer in the United States Navy, and companies such as Aerojet and Truax Engineering, which he founded.
Captain Robert C. Truax (USN) (September 3, 1917 – September 17, 2010) was a rocket engineer in the United States Navy, and companies such as Aerojet and Truax Engineering, which he founded.
Robert Zubrin
Robert Zubrin is an American aerospace engineer and author, best known for his advocacy of the manned exploration of Mars.
Robert Zubrin is an American aerospace engineer and author, best known for his advocacy of the manned exploration of Mars.
Roger Boisjoly
Roger Mark Boisjoly (April 25, 1938 – January 6, 2012) was an American mechanical engineer, fluid dynamicist and an aerodynamicist who worked for Morton Thiokol, the manufacturer of the so...
Roger Mark Boisjoly (April 25, 1938 – January 6, 2012) was an American mechanical engineer, fluid dynamicist and an aerodynamicist who worked for Morton Thiokol, the manufacturer of the so...
Roy LoPresti
LeRoy Patrick "Roy" LoPresti (09 June 1929 - 07 August 2002) was an eclectic American aeronautical engineer.
LeRoy Patrick "Roy" LoPresti (09 June 1929 - 07 August 2002) was an eclectic American aeronautical engineer.
Russell Colley
Russell Colley created the spacesuits worn by the Project Mercury astronauts, including fitting Alan B. Shepard Jr. for his historic ride as America's first man in space on May 5, 1961.
Russell Colley created the spacesuits worn by the Project Mercury astronauts, including fitting Alan B. Shepard Jr. for his historic ride as America's first man in space on May 5, 1961.
Samuel Jasper Loring
Samuel Jasper Loring, a 1936 graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States, was an aeronautical engineer with Chance Vought and later Hamilton Standard who worked on various a...
Samuel Jasper Loring, a 1936 graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States, was an aeronautical engineer with Chance Vought and later Hamilton Standard who worked on various a...
Samuel Pierpont Langley
Samuel Pierpont Langley was an American astronomer, physicist, inventor of the bolometer and pioneer of aviation.
Samuel Pierpont Langley was an American astronomer, physicist, inventor of the bolometer and pioneer of aviation.
Sherman Fairchild
Sherman Mills Fairchild was an inventor and serial entrepreneur who founded over 70 companies, including Fairchild Aircraft, Fairchild Industries, Fairchild Aviation Corporation and Fairchild Ca...
Sherman Mills Fairchild was an inventor and serial entrepreneur who founded over 70 companies, including Fairchild Aircraft, Fairchild Industries, Fairchild Aviation Corporation and Fairchild Ca...
Stephen Frick
Stephen Nathaniel Frick is an American astronaut and a veteran of two space shuttle missions.
Stephen Nathaniel Frick is an American astronaut and a veteran of two space shuttle missions.
Steve Wittman
Sylvester Joseph "Steve" Wittman (April 5, 1904 - April 27, 1995) was an air-racer and aircraft designer and builder.
Sylvester Joseph "Steve" Wittman (April 5, 1904 - April 27, 1995) was an air-racer and aircraft designer and builder.
T. Claude Ryan
Tubal Claude Ryan (January 3, 1898 – September 11, 1982) was an Irish-American aviator born in Parsons, Kansas.
Tubal Claude Ryan (January 3, 1898 – September 11, 1982) was an Irish-American aviator born in Parsons, Kansas.
T.J. O'Malley
Thomas Joseph O'Malley (October 15, 1915–November 6, 2009), better known as T. J. O'Malley, was an Irish-American aerospace engineer who, as chief test conductor for the Convair divi...
Thomas Joseph O'Malley (October 15, 1915–November 6, 2009), better known as T. J. O'Malley, was an Irish-American aerospace engineer who, as chief test conductor for the Convair divi...
Theodore Paul Wright
Theodore Paul Wright was a U.S. aeronautical engineer and educator.
Theodore Paul Wright was a U.S. aeronautical engineer and educator.
Theodore Theodorsen
Theodore Theodorsen (January 8, 1897 – November 5, 1978) was a Norwegian-American theoretical aerodynamicist noted for his work at NACA (the forerunner of NASA) and for his ...
Theodore Theodorsen (January 8, 1897 – November 5, 1978) was a Norwegian-American theoretical aerodynamicist noted for his work at NACA (the forerunner of NASA) and for his ...
Thomas Gold
Thomas Gold was an Austrian-born astrophysicist, a professor of astronomy at Cornell University, a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Thomas Gold was an Austrian-born astrophysicist, a professor of astronomy at Cornell University, a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Thomas J. Kelly (aerospace engineer)
Thomas Joseph Kelly (June 14, 1929 – March 23, 2002) was an American aerospace engineer.
Thomas Joseph Kelly (June 14, 1929 – March 23, 2002) was an American aerospace engineer.
Thomas Towle (engineer)
Thomas Tolwle was an American aircraft designer in charge of developing the Ford Trimotor.
Thomas Tolwle was an American aircraft designer in charge of developing the Ford Trimotor.
Thomas Victor Jones
Thomas Victor Jones was the Chairman and CEO of Northrop Corporation.
Thomas Victor Jones was the Chairman and CEO of Northrop Corporation.
Tom Dolan (engineer)
Thomas Dolan was an American engineer who proposed the first fully-developed concept of Lunar orbit rendezvous for the Apollo program while working at Vought Astronautics.
Thomas Dolan was an American engineer who proposed the first fully-developed concept of Lunar orbit rendezvous for the Apollo program while working at Vought Astronautics.
Tony Spear
Anthony Spear is an American space exploration project manager most notable for leading the Mars Pathfinder mission for JPL/NASA in 1996.
Anthony Spear is an American space exploration project manager most notable for leading the Mars Pathfinder mission for JPL/NASA in 1996.
Vadim Khayms
Vadim Khayms is currently a senior lecturer at the Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering at Stanford University, where he teaches a variety of Computational and Mathematical ...
Vadim Khayms is currently a senior lecturer at the Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering at Stanford University, where he teaches a variety of Computational and Mathematical ...
Vince Weldon
Vincent A. Weldon is an American aerospace engineer, having designed critical components for the Apollo moon mission, as well as the Space Shuttle.
Vincent A. Weldon is an American aerospace engineer, having designed critical components for the Apollo moon mission, as well as the Space Shuttle.
Waldo Waterman
Waldo Dean Waterman (June 16, 1894 – December 8, 1976) was an inventor and aviation pioneer from San Diego, California.
Waldo Dean Waterman (June 16, 1894 – December 8, 1976) was an inventor and aviation pioneer from San Diego, California.
Walter B. LaBerge
Walter Barber LaBerge (1924–2004) was an aerospace engineer and defense industry executive who served as United States Under Secretary of the Army from 1977 to 1980.
Walter Barber LaBerge (1924–2004) was an aerospace engineer and defense industry executive who served as United States Under Secretary of the Army from 1977 to 1980.
Walter Haeussermann
Walter Haeussermann (also spelled Häussermann; March 2, 1914 – December 8, 2010) was a German-American aerospace engineer and member of the "von Braun rocket group", both at Peenemünde and...
Walter Haeussermann (also spelled Häussermann; March 2, 1914 – December 8, 2010) was a German-American aerospace engineer and member of the "von Braun rocket group", both at Peenemünde and...
Walter Jacobi
Walter Jacobi was a rocket scientist and member of the "von Braun rocket group", at Peenemünde working on the V-2 rockets in World War II. He was among the scientists to surrender and travel to...
Walter Jacobi was a rocket scientist and member of the "von Braun rocket group", at Peenemünde working on the V-2 rockets in World War II. He was among the scientists to surrender and travel to...
Walter Stuart Diehl
Walter Stuart Diehl (December 3, 1893 - November 21, 1976) was an American naval officer and pioneering aeronautical engineer.
Walter Stuart Diehl (December 3, 1893 - November 21, 1976) was an American naval officer and pioneering aeronautical engineer.
Wilber Brotherton Huston
Wilber Brotherton Huston (October 2, 1912 – May 25, 2006) was an American scientist and NASA mission director.
Wilber Brotherton Huston (October 2, 1912 – May 25, 2006) was an American scientist and NASA mission director.
Willard Ray Custer
Willard Ray Custer (born June 6, 1899 in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, died December 25, 1985 in Hagerstown, Maryland) was an American engineer and aircraft visionary, inventor of the channel wing...
Willard Ray Custer (born June 6, 1899 in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, died December 25, 1985 in Hagerstown, Maryland) was an American engineer and aircraft visionary, inventor of the channel wing...
William C. Mentzer
William C. Mentzer was an aeronautical engineer noted for his contributions to the airline industry, dealing particularly with aircraft maintenance and economics.
William C. Mentzer was an aeronautical engineer noted for his contributions to the airline industry, dealing particularly with aircraft maintenance and economics.
William F. Ballhaus, Jr.
Dr. William F. Ballhaus, Jr. (born January 28, 1945) is an American engineer.
Dr. William F. Ballhaus, Jr. (born January 28, 1945) is an American engineer.
William F. Milliken, Jr.
William F. Milliken, Jr. (born April 18, 1911) is a former aerospace engineer, automotive engineer and racecar driver.
William F. Milliken, Jr. (born April 18, 1911) is a former aerospace engineer, automotive engineer and racecar driver.
William Hinckley Avery
William Hinckley Avery (July 25, 1912 – June 26, 2004) was an influential aeronautical engineer.
William Hinckley Avery (July 25, 1912 – June 26, 2004) was an influential aeronautical engineer.
William Littlewood
William Littlewood was an aeronautical engineer noted for his contributions to the design and operational requirements of Transport aircraft.
William Littlewood was an aeronautical engineer noted for his contributions to the design and operational requirements of Transport aircraft.
William R. Conner
William R. Conner (born 1944) is an aeronautical engineer and a retired major in the United States Air Force.
William R. Conner (born 1944) is an aeronautical engineer and a retired major in the United States Air Force.
William R. Sears
William Rees Sears (March 1, 1913 - October 12, 2002) was a notable aeronautical engineer and educator.
William Rees Sears (March 1, 1913 - October 12, 2002) was a notable aeronautical engineer and educator.
William Stone (caver)
William Stone, known as Bill Stone, is an American caver and explorer, known for exploring deep caves, sometimes with remotely operated vehicles.
William Stone, known as Bill Stone, is an American caver and explorer, known for exploring deep caves, sometimes with remotely operated vehicles.
Willis Hawkins
Willis M. Hawkins (December 1, 1913 – September 28, 2004) was an aeronautical engineer for Lockheed for more than fifty years.
Willis M. Hawkins (December 1, 1913 – September 28, 2004) was an aeronautical engineer for Lockheed for more than fifty years.
Woodrow Whitlow, Jr.
Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. is the associate administrator for Mission Support at NASA. He was appointed to this position by NASA administrator Charles Bolden on February 3, 2010.
Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. is the associate administrator for Mission Support at NASA. He was appointed to this position by NASA administrator Charles Bolden on February 3, 2010.
Woodrow Wilson Skirvin
Woodrow Wilson Skirvin (born September 19, 1916) was an American inventor, industrialist, aviator and a prominent Indiana businessmen in the mid-20th century.
Woodrow Wilson Skirvin (born September 19, 1916) was an American inventor, industrialist, aviator and a prominent Indiana businessmen in the mid-20th century.
Wright brothers
The Wright brothers, Orville (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), were two Americans credited with inventing and building the world's firs...
The Wright brothers, Orville (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), were two Americans credited with inventing and building the world's firs...