John Edgar Ainsworth
| John Edgar Ainsworth | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 28, 1920 New Haven, Connecticut |
| Died | September 30, 2004 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland |
| Occupation | Physicist |
| Organization | NASA |
| Awards |
NASA Exceptional Service Medal Goddard Special Achievement Award |
John Edgar Ainsworth (June 28, 1920 – September 30, 2004)[1] was a physicist and polymath who worked for NASA.[2] Ainsworth was the primary designer of the Pioneer Venus probe.[3]
References
- ↑ "John Ainsworth (1920-2004)"
- ↑ Sullivan, Patricia (3 October 2004). "John E. Ainsworth, 84, Dies; Physicist, Polymath". The Washington post. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ↑ "Goddard Retirees and Alumni Association". NASA. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
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