Jack Kinzler
Engineer and NASA Flight Director
Born
1920
105 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American engineer worked on multiple space missions for NASA. Served as a Flight Director during the Apollo program, contributing to lunar exploration. Played a significant role in the design and implementation of control systems for spacecraft. Participated in the development of the Space Shuttle program and managed various missions throughout his career. His guidance and expertise were critical in the success of numerous spaceflights.
Served as Flight Director for Apollo missions
Contributed to Space Shuttle program
Managed control systems for spacecraft
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