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Topic: NASA engineer Norman Perry (1933-2015)
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-25-2015 12:22 PM
Norm Perry, who helped launch America's first satellite, Explorer 1, in 1958, died on Nov. 19, 2015 after an extended illness. He retired from NASA in 1989 after 33 years. He began his career in the space industry in February 1956 when he joined Wernher von Braun's Army Ballistic Missile Agency (AMBA) in Huntsville, Alabama. Since then, Norman has been a part of every major missile program since: Explorer, Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Space Shuttle. In 1962, he transferred to Cape Canaveral Missile Firing Lab (which later became Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station) as the Chief of the Quality Technology Office. In 1970, President Richard Nixon selected Norman with the distinguished NASA Employee of the Year Award for his work on the Apollo program. In 1979, Norman created a corrosion prevention process saving NASA money and was recognized by President Jimmy Carter. In 1982, Norman was appointed as the Industry Assistance Officer (IAO) responsible for Small Business Programs, Pre-Award Surveys and Bid Openings. He was requested to speak before Congress in 1983 after discovering an equal opportunity process for recognizing Small Businesses owned and operated by women and minorities. Congress adopted this process onto other Federal Agencies. In 1989, Norman retired from NASA but remained an active volunteer with NASA Public Affairs supporting VIP tours. Norman was a member of Cape Canaveral Missile, Space and Range Pioneers, NASA Alumni Association and the National Space Club. |
Jeff Member Posts: 474 From: Fayetteville, NC, USA Registered: May 2009
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Jurg Bolli Member Posts: 977 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Nov 2000
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SpaceAholic Member Posts: 4437 From: Sierra Vista, Arizona Registered: Nov 1999
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jasonelam Member Posts: 691 From: Monticello, KY USA Registered: Mar 2007
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star51L Member Posts: 340 From: Vilano Beach, FL, USA Registered: Aug 2002
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randy Member Posts: 2176 From: West Jordan, Utah USA Registered: Dec 1999
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Joel Katzowitz Member Posts: 808 From: Marietta GA USA Registered: Dec 1999
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Astro Rich Member Posts: 133 From: Huntsville, Alabama Registered: Feb 2014
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Tim Collins Member Posts: 45 From: Harrisburg, PA Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 11-26-2015 11:50 AM
Got to know Mr. Perry about 10 years ago. We had most interesting correspondence over the years, and I had occasion to spent some time with him in Titusville. His stories of the early ABMA days at Huntsville were fascinating, particularly those of the Explorer I preparations and launch. He was a most gracious man; will be missed much. |
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