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James L. Burch

b. 1942

American solar wind researcher (born 1942)

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About James L. Burch

Born 1942. James L. Burch is an American researcher.

James L. Burch is an American physicist. He was the principal investigator at NASA's IMAGE mission, and was later awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal. He won a 2021 William Bowie Medal from the American Geophysical Union, of which he is a fellow.

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Important facts

Born

28 November 1942

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Researcher

Nationality

United States

Education

George Washington University, Rice University

Employers

Southwest Research Institute

Awards

NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal; William Bowie Medal; John Adam Fleming Medal

Also known as

J L Burch, James Burch, Burch, James L., 1942-, J. L. Burch

J. Burch

People in James L. Burch's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

William Bowie

1926 – 1994

Sculptor

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James L. Burch's

Roxbee Cox, Baron Kings Norton

1902 – 1997

Engineer

Frequently asked questions

Who is James L. Burch?

American solar wind researcher (born 1942)

When was James L. Burch born?

James L. Burch was born on 28 November 1942.

What is James L. Burch's occupation?

James L. Burch is a researcher.

What nationality is James L. Burch?

James L. Burch is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James L. Burch

· Wikidata: Q87685564

· DBpedia: James L. Burch

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