Background
Cromer, Donald L. was born on January 23, 1936 in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States.
aerospace and electrical engineer
Cromer, Donald L. was born on January 23, 1936 in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1959. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Denver, 1969.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1988. Member staff Project Gemini National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Member staff Satellite Data Systems program office.
Directorate of space Headquarters United States Air Force. Secretary Air Force Special Projects Office. Responsible for payloads on space shuttle Department Defense, 1984—1986.
Commander Space and Missile Test Organization, Vandenberg Air Force Base, 1986—1988, Space Systems Division, 1988—1991. Vice president Hughes Electronics. President Hughes Space and Communications Company.
Board directors Draper Laboratories, Aerospace Corporation, Global Crossings, Universal Space Networks.
Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, International Academy Aeronautics, California Space Authority (board directors), Air Force Association (life).