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Spencer, Jose Luiz was born on September 11, 1934 in Lisbon, Portugal. Arrived in the United States, 1970.
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Jose Luiz Spencer, American aerospace engineer. Achievements include contributions to the development of the space shuttle on board navigation; design launch windows and orbital analysis for the upper atmosphere research sattelite (UARS); development of a new method of orbit insertion for the Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS); assessment of available technologies for the national Ballistic Missile Defense.
Education
Engenheiro geografo, University Lisbon, 1966. Licenciate in mathematics, University Lisbon, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in aerospace engineering, University Texas, 1975.
Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University, 1980.
Career
Assistant professor University Lourenco Marques, Mozambique, 1966-1970. Senior engineer McDonnell Douglas Technology Services Company, Houston, 1975-1978. Engineer scientist Computer Sciences Corporation, 1978-1985.
Principal systems engineer General Electrical Astro-Space Division, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 1985-1992. Staff systems engineer Lockheed Martin, Blue Bell, 1992-1996, systems engineer staff Sunnyvale, California, since 1996. Lecturer University Houston, 1976-1985.
Adjunct professor Villanova University, 1989-1996, visiting professor Rutgers University, 1992. Technical chairman Aerospace Sciences Conference, 1990, general chairman Astrodynamics Conference, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 1992. Co-chairman 4th session Associate of Applied Science 29th Annual Conference Houston, 1982.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate), National Management Association (president 1981-1982), American Astronautical Society (senior ).
Connections
Son of Augusto Vaz and Antonia Lucia (Castro E Silva) S. Married M. Teresa Pais De Matos, October 8, 1961. Children: John August, M. Graca.
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Political Party
Republican
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Recipient 4 awards for Outstanding Contribution to Space Shuttle program National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1979-1984. Fulbright scholar, 1970-1975.Recipient 4 awards for Outstanding Contribution to Space Shuttle program National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1979-1984. Fulbright scholar, 1970-1975.