About Ira H. Abbott
Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 82). Ira H. Abbott was an American military flight engineer and engineer.
Ira H. Abbott (July 18, 1906 – November 3, 1988) was an American aerospace engineer. After graduating from MIT, Abbott started working for Langley Aeronautical Laboratory in 1929. He was the Director of Aeronautical and Space Research at NASA between 1959 and 1962. As Assistant Director of NACA, Abbott was decisive in keeping Ames Research Center focused on research instead of moving into operations during the development of the proposed Orbiting Astronomical Observatory in 1960.
Abbott supervised the X-15, supersonic transport, nuclear rocket and advanced reentry programs.
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Who was Ira H. Abbott?
American aerospace engineer (1906-1988)
When was Ira H. Abbott born?
Ira H. Abbott was born on 18 July 1906 in United States.
When did Ira H. Abbott die?
Ira H. Abbott died on 3 November 1988.
What was Ira H. Abbott's occupation?
Ira H. Abbott was a military flight engineer and engineer.
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Ira H. Abbott was American.
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