Harry Dornbrand
Harry Dornbrand (November 10, 1922 – May 8, 2022) was an American aerospace engineer. He was vice president, then President of Fairchild Industries Space and Electronics division.[1][2][3] He was also President of American Satellite Corporation.[4][5] He was a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Harry Dornbrand | |
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 Harry Dornbrand and his wife Mildred. | |
| Born | November 10, 1922 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 2022 (aged 99) Rockville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Aerospace Engineer |
| Spouse(s) | Mildred F. Bernstein |
| Awards | NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal |
In 1974 he was awarded the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal. He helped managed the ATS-6 satellite program.[3][6][7]
Dornbrand died on May 8, 2022 at the age of 99.[8]
Harry Dornbrand Media
Photo taken of Harry Dornbrand during his time at Fairchild Space and Electronics.
Harry Dornbrand receiving an unofficial award from colleagues at Fairchild Space and Electronics division after the team met the deadline for delivering the proposal for the ATS-6 satellite to NASA, in 1969.
Harry Dornbrand (second left) and John Thole (second right) receive the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal and NASA Distinguished Service Medal (respectively) for their work managing the ATS-6 satellite.
References
- ↑ Shapiro, Ralph (September 1, 2012). From NYC Lower East Side to NASA Satellite Operations Manager. Xlibris Corporation. p. 62.
- ↑ "Four Named Vice President In Space, Electronics Co". Fairchild World. 10 (7): 1. July 1973.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "President, Two V.P.s Appointed at Fairchild Space & Electronics Co". Fairchild World. 12 (4): 3. August 1975.
- ↑ "Who's Where". Aviation Week & Space Technology: 11. December 13, 1976.
- ↑ "Dornbrand Named President of American Satellite Corp". Fairchild World. 13 (12): 2. December 1976.
- ↑ "Award Winners and Proud Wives". Fairchild World. 11 (6): 1. December 1974.
- ↑ NASA Historical Data Book, Vol. 4. Scientific and Technical Information Division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 1988. p. 400.
- ↑ Harry Dornbrand
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