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(1922-11-10)November 10, 1922
DiedMay 8, 2022(2022-05-08) (aged 99)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationAerospace Engineer
Spouse(s)Mildred F. Bernstein
AwardsNASA 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]

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References

  1. Shapiro, Ralph (September 1, 2012). From NYC Lower East Side to NASA Satellite Operations Manager. Xlibris Corporation. p. 62.
  2. "Four Named Vice President In Space, Electronics Co". Fairchild World. 10 (7): 1. July 1973.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "President, Two V.P.s Appointed at Fairchild Space & Electronics Co". Fairchild World. 12 (4): 3. August 1975.
  4. "Who's Where". Aviation Week & Space Technology: 11. December 13, 1976.
  5. "Dornbrand Named President of American Satellite Corp". Fairchild World. 13 (12): 2. December 1976.
  6. "Award Winners and Proud Wives". Fairchild World. 11 (6): 1. December 1974.
  7. NASA Historical Data Book, Vol. 4. Scientific and Technical Information Division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 1988. p. 400.
  8. Harry Dornbrand