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Thomas O. Paine

American scientist

Died when: 70 years 177 days (845 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Thomas O. Paine

Thomas Otten Paine (November 9, 1921 – May 4, 1992) was an American engineer, scientist and advocate of space exploration, and was the third Administrator of NASA, serving from March 21, 1969, to September 15, 1970.

During his administration at NASA, the first crewed lunar landing by Apollo 11 was flown as were three other Apollo missions.

Paine was also deeply involved in preparing plans for the post-Apollo era at NASA.


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