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Topic: Joseph Gavin, Grumman LM chief (1920-2010)
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-02-2010 09:15 AM
The Associated Press reports that Joseph Gavin, 90, who led Grumman's Apollo Lunar Module program, died Sunday. Northrop-Grumman vice president Patricia McMahon says Gavin "championed the need to continue humankind's exploration of space until the end of his life." A brief biography prepared by his alma mater, MIT: A lifelong engineer and officer at the Grumman Corporation, Joseph Gavin, Jr. directed the development of the lunar module used in the Apollo program. The module, or lander portion of the Apollo spacecraft, would play a role in saving the lives of three Apollo 13 astronauts after an oxygen tank in the service module exploded. The astronauts used the lunar module, built by Gavin's team at Grumman Aircraft Engineering, as a refuge during a return to Earth and a safe splashdown. Gavin later served the parent company, Grumman Corp., as president, chief operating officer, and director, retiring in 1985. Gavin earned his master’s degree in 1942 in aerospace from MIT. He served as an officer in the Naval Reserve, working with the Bureau of Aeronautics until 1946. Gavin is a recipient of the NASA Distinguished Public Medal, member of the International Academy of Astronautics, and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Congressman George Miller, left, examines a 1:8 lunar module shown by Grumman officials Joseph Gavin and Robert Mullaney. A moment of silence can be signified by a reply with no words and only a period. |
SpaceAholic Member Posts: 4437 From: Sierra Vista, Arizona Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-02-2010 10:37 AM
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capoetc Member Posts: 2169 From: McKinney TX (USA) Registered: Aug 2005
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space1 Member Posts: 853 From: Danville, Ohio Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 11-02-2010 11:06 AM
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AJ Member Posts: 511 From: Plattsburgh, NY, United States Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 11-02-2010 11:23 AM
I had the great pleasure of meeting him last year. He was a fine man and will be missed. |
Paul23 Member Posts: 836 From: South East, UK Registered: Apr 2008
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jasonelam Member Posts: 691 From: Monticello, KY USA Registered: Mar 2007
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ringo67 Member Posts: 179 From: Seekonk, Mass., USA Registered: May 2003
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hlbjr Member Posts: 475 From: Delray Beach Florida USA Registered: Mar 2006
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rjb1elec Member Posts: 212 From: Merseyside, England Registered: Oct 2004
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history in miniature Member Posts: 600 From: Slatington, PA Registered: Mar 2009
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Delta7 Member Posts: 1505 From: Bluffton IN USA Registered: Oct 2007
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ejectr Member Posts: 1751 From: Killingly, CT Registered: Mar 2002
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Fezman92 Member Posts: 1031 From: New Jersey, USA Registered: Mar 2010
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onesmallstep Member Posts: 1310 From: Staten Island, New York USA Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 11-02-2010 04:20 PM
....an 'unsung hero' of the Apollo program, like many who worked behind the scenes. |
Jeff Member Posts: 474 From: Fayetteville, NC, USA Registered: May 2009
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NavySpaceFan Member Posts: 655 From: Norfolk, VA Registered: May 2007
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AstroAutos Member Posts: 803 From: Co. Monaghan, Republic of Ireland Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 11-02-2010 05:55 PM
I just watched the 'Spider' episode of 'From the Earth to the Moon' the day before yesterday and the work these Grumman guys put into designing and building the amazing machines that were the Apollo Lunar Module's is quite astounding.. |
GACspaceguy Member Posts: 2476 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
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Kite Member Posts: 831 From: Northampton UK Registered: Nov 2009
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kking Member Posts: 106 From: Topmost, KY Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-02-2010 07:30 PM
RIP |
dss65 Member Posts: 1156 From: Sandpoint, ID, USA Registered: Mar 2003
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sts205cdr Member Posts: 649 From: Sacramento, CA Registered: Jun 2001
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ApolloAlex Member Posts: 390 From: Yeovil, England Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-03-2010 06:04 AM
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GoesTo11 Member Posts: 1309 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 11-03-2010 02:08 PM
quote: Originally posted by AstroAutos: I just watched the 'Spider' episode of 'From the Earth to the Moon'
Best episode of the series in my opinion. And, of course, deepest condolences to Mr. Gavin's family and friends. |
irish guy Member Posts: 287 From: Kerry Ireland Registered: Dec 2001
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Gilbert Member Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
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Jay Chladek Member Posts: 2272 From: Bellevue, NE, USA Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 11-03-2010 03:03 PM
As good as "Spider" was, Tom Kelly's book about the lunar module development was much better and you actually get some insight into Joe Gavin as he wasn't even mentioned in the episode except for a phone call in the beginning.He will be missed. |
Apollo Redux Member Posts: 346 From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Registered: Sep 2006
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