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Joseph G. Gavin, JR. 1920-2010
Joseph G. Gavin, JR. 1920-2010
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He was named chief missile and space engineer in 1957 and oversaw development of the orbiting astronomical Observatory, Grumman's first spacecraft, whose success influenced the building of the Hubble Space Telescope. The grumman space group was deeply involved in the bidding for the apollo command Module at the time when the mission mode was still undecided.
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The challenge of creating a machine carrying two men from lunar orbit to the lunar surface and back up into lunar orbit with a total weight of 32,000 pounds demanded enormous ingenuity and the very best engineering skills. Joe continued as director of the lunar Module program throughout the remainder of the apollo lunar missions.
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He had a lifelong interest in learning and the advancement of science, and he was a frequent guest speaker to audiences of many levels: school children, academics and business groups. His interests included energy policy and alternative energy sources such as fusion, solar, and wind energy, and he served on some government advisory committees.
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114 MeMorial TriBUTes He is survived by his wife of 67 years, dorothy; his sons, Joseph iii and donald; and four grandchildren. a daughter, Tay anne gavin erickson, died in 1998.
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