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Lovell, Robert Roland was born on February 22, 1937 in Gladwin, Michigan, United States.
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Robert Roland Lovell
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Robert Roland Lovell, American engineering executive. Achievements include first to Achievevements include development of unmanned spacecraft technology, communications systems including COSPAS/SARSAT, Acts of the Apostles, orbcomm and research in rocket propulsion including Pegasus/Taurus vehicles. Fellow: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate).
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan Master of Science, University of Michigan.
Career
Various technical and technical management positions Lewis Research Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, 1962—1980, director satellite communications, advanced Research and Development programs, 1980—1987. Executive vice president, president, general manager Orbital Science Corporation, Fairfax, Virginia, 1987—2001. President, chief operating officer Orbcomm, Dulles, since 2001.
Jerome C. Hunsaker professor aeronatics and astronautics Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, since 1995.
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Membership
Fellow: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate).
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Named to Space Technology Hall of Fame, United States Space Foundation, 1997. Recipient National medal Technology, United States Department Commerce Technology Administration, 1991, Yuri Gagarin medal, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics Academy Cosmonautics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Outstanding Leadership medal.Named to Space Technology Hall of Fame, United States Space Foundation, 1997. Recipient National medal Technology, United States Department Commerce Technology Administration, 1991, Yuri Gagarin medal, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics Academy Cosmonautics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Outstanding Leadership medal.