Robert W. Farquhar

Engineer and spacecraft designer

Robert W. Farquhar - Engineer and spacecraft designer
Born

1932
93 years ago

Died

October 18th, 2015
9 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An engineer contributed significantly to the field of aerospace, particularly within spacecraft design. Worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, leading efforts on several notable missions. Played a crucial role in the planning and execution of the Voyager program, including the Grand Tour of the outer planets. Participated in the development of the Mars Pathfinder mission, which successfully deployed the Sojourner rover on Mars in 1997. Advocated for innovative engineering practices throughout his career.

Contributed to the Voyager missions

Led the Mars Pathfinder project

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