Background
Palmer, Miles R. was born on December 10, 1953 in Roby, Texas, United States. Son of Jim H. and Sylva M. (Russell) Palmer.
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Miles R. Palmer
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Miles R. Palmer, American Engineering scientist, consultant. Achievements include patents for laser devices; discovery of non-biological mechanisms for early evolution of earth's primordial atmosphere; national leader for gun launch to space movement. Recipient National Science Foundation fellowship, 1977; named Astronaut nominee National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1980, Astronaut selectee United States Air Force, 1984.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, San Diego, 1980.
Career
Senior staff scientist, Science Applications International, Washington, since 1986.
Achievements
Membership
Pilot Civil Air Patrol, Albuquerque, 1992. Captain United States Air Force, 1981-1986. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (technical committee since 1992), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (applications panel since 1992).
Connections
Married Mary K. Wallace, June 21, 1975. Children: Oliver James, Steven Thomas.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient National Science Foundation fellowship, 1977. Named Astronaut nominee National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1980, Astronaut selectee United States Air Force, 1984.Recipient National Science Foundation fellowship, 1977. Named Astronaut nominee National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1980, Astronaut selectee United States Air Force, 1984.