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Scientist at heart of the moon race ; Robert c Seamans Jr, a leading NASA manager during the race to the moon who later became secretary of the American Air Force, has died after a heart attack aged 89.
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Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
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July 4, 2008
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Robert c Seamans Jr, a leading NASA manager during the race to
the moon who later became secretary of the American Air Force, has
died after a heart attack aged 89.
Seamans died on Saturday at his house in Beverly Farms, according
to the Air Force.
He was a leading American scientist and administrator during the
space race of the 1960s, who championed the call for manned space
flight.
His was an influential voice as he was an early authority on
guidance and flight controls for missiles and spacecraft who had
held leading managerial positions in academia, industry and
government.
His influence was strengthened during the mid-Sixties when he
became a figure of national prominence on taking up ...
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