About William R. Muehlberger
Lived 1923 – 2011 (aged 87). William R. Muehlberger was an American geologist, known for Apollo Program.
William Rudolf "Bill" Muehlberger (September 26, 1923 – September 14, 2011), Professor of Geology at University of Texas at Austin, was the geology principal investigator of both the Apollo 16 and 17 missions to the Moon, for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He died of natural causes on September 14, 2011.
The Apollo 16 Moon rock Big Muley is named after Muehlberger.
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Who was William R. Muehlberger?
American geologist (1923-2011)
When was William R. Muehlberger born?
William R. Muehlberger was born on 26 September 1923 in New York City.
When did William R. Muehlberger die?
William R. Muehlberger died on 14 September 2011.
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William R. Muehlberger was a geologist.
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William R. Muehlberger was known for Apollo Program.
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William R. Muehlberger was American.
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