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Lundin, Bruce T

Lundin
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American engineer, at NASA 1943-1977, heading propulsion development efforts at Lewis, notably the Centaur engine.

Born: 1919-12-28. Died: 2006-01-24.

Bruce T. Lundin earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of California in 1942 and worked for Standard Oil of California before joining the staff at Lewis Laboratory in 1943. He investigated heat transfer and worked to improve the performance of World War II aircraft engines. Then in 1946 he became chief of the jet propulsion research section, which conducted some of America's early research on turbojet engines. He became assistant director of Lewis in 1958 and directed much of the center's efforts in space propulsion and power generation. He advanced through the positions of associate director for development (1961) at Lewis, managing the development and operation of the Centaur and Agena launch vehicles, and of deputy associate administrator for advanced research and technology at NASA Headquarters (1968), before becoming acting associate administrator for advanced research and technology there (1969). Later that year, he received the appointment as director of the Lewis Research Center, where he remained until his retirement in 1977.

Country: USA. Bibliography: 535.

1919 December 28 - .

Birth of Bruce T Lundin - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Lundin. American engineer, at NASA 1943-1977, heading propulsion development efforts at Lewis, notably the Centaur engine..

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Death of Bruce T Lundin - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Lundin. American engineer, at NASA 1943-1977, heading propulsion development efforts at Lewis, notably the Centaur engine..

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