About Bob Parkinson
Born 1941. Bob Parkinson is a scientist.
Robert Charles Parkinson MBE (born 15 July 1941) is a British aerospace engineer who worked on many projects including HOTOL which he cooriginated with Alan Bond.
Dr Parkinson has published numerous papers addressing aspects of advanced aerospace projects; including subjects as diverse as space tethers, space tourism, and reusable launch vehicle architectures.
He was the president of the British Interplanetary Society from 2009 – 2012.
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Who is Bob Parkinson?
British aerospace engineer
When was Bob Parkinson born?
Bob Parkinson was born on 15 July 1941.
What is Bob Parkinson's occupation?
Bob Parkinson is a scientist.
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