About Jack Froehlich
Lived 1921 – 1967 (aged 46). Jack Froehlich was an American military flight engineer and aerospace engineer.
Jack Edward Froehlich (sometimes Froelich) (May 7, 1921 – November 1967) was an American aerospace engineer (rocket scientist).
He worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he was a project director for the Explorer 1 program.
Caltech's Jack E. Froehlich Memorial Award is named after him, as is the crater Froelich on the Moon.
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Who was Jack Froehlich?
American aerospace engineer (1921-1967)
When was Jack Froehlich born?
Jack Froehlich was born on 7 May 1921.
When did Jack Froehlich die?
Jack Froehlich died on 1 November 1967 in Idaho.
What was Jack Froehlich's occupation?
Jack Froehlich was a military flight engineer and aerospace engineer.
What nationality was Jack Froehlich?
Jack Froehlich was American.
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