Roy Healy

Roy Healy (1915-1968) was an American Rocket scientist. He supervised the installation of rocket launchers on fighter planes in Burma during World War II. He was the vice president of the American Rocket Society. Healy Crater on the moon is named after him. Healy produced many pieces of academic literature relating to rocket science, as well as contributed information on rockets and jet propulsion that were valuable to the United States Military.

Early life Healy began experimenting with rockets when he was 12 years old. He studied at Casey Jones Technical School. He contributed to many World War II rocket installations. In 1946, he was named vice president of the American Rocket Society. The American Rocket Society was a group committed to the research and development of jets and rockets. A 23.9 kilometer crater on the moon was named after Healy, now titled Healy Crater. Healy's research and insight provided valuable information on rockets and jet propulsion that could be used for military purposes.

Notable Publications As a rocket scientist, Roy Healy wrote articles and had them published in various publications. Many of them pertained to rocket power and use during World War II.

"Thrust of Powder Rocket Charges: Commercial Types Tested", published in 1941. Healy is describing data and research on different types of rockets. Healy writes to warn of the threat posed by Nazi rockets. He is arguing that the story posed about the Nazi's having rockets prepared and ready to launch is true, and any skepticism should be eliminated. The article is about different types of jet power and rockets used by Nazi Germany during World War II. Healy discusses types of rockets used during the first world war, and then progresses to discuss more modern types of rockets for the time period.