Background
Elkins, Robert was born on February 26, 1929 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Bertha (Biener) Elkins.
Elkins, Robert was born on February 26, 1929 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Bertha (Biener) Elkins.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, City College of New York, 1952.
Manager small satellite project TRW Corporation, Redondo Beach, California, 1969-1972, assistant manager communication satellites project, 1972-1977, manager advanced systems manned satellite systems division, 1977-1978, manager proposals missions and space division, 1978-1980, assistant project manager defense support program, 1980-1983, project manager laser communications subsystem, 1983-1986, manager advisory studies, 1986-1988, deputy program manager, from 1988. Consultant in field. since 1969.
Married Frances H. Greenwald, June 26, 1957 (divorced January 1973). Married Barbara Harriet London Galper, October 5, 1980. Children: Pamela D., Cynthia.