William C. Schneider
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Skylab program's director |
William Charles Schneider (December 24, 1923 – December 24, 1999) was an American aerospace engineer. He served in the
Space Tracking and Data systems. He received a Ph.D. in engineering from Catholic University of America.[1][2][3]
Awards
Schneider received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, NASA's highest award, in 1969.[4]
Gerald R. Ford presented the 1973 Collier Trophy to Skylab, with special recognition to Schneider and the three crews, "For proving beyond question the value of man in future explorations of space and the production of data of benefit to all the people on Earth."[5]
National Space Club awarded Dr. Schneider the 1974 award in aeronautical engineering.[6]
The American Astronautical Society presented Schneider the 1974 Space Flight Award.[7]
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References
- ^ "William Charles Schneider (1923-1999)". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ^ "Biographies of Aerospace Officials and Policymakers, O-S". history.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ^ "Schneider, William". navylog.navymemorial.org. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ^ SP-4012 NASA Historical Data Book: Volume IV NASA Resources 1969-1978. NASA. 1993. pp. Appendix A: NASA Honor Awards. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "Collier 1970-1979 Recipients". naa.aero. National Aeronautic Association. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ^ "National Space Club Issues 1974 Awards". New York Times. 1974-03-08. p. 40. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ^ "Space Flight Award". American Astronautical Society. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
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