John Edgar Ainsworth
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]
John Edgar Ainsworth | |
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| Born | June 28, 1920 |
| Died | September 30, 2004 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | St. John’s College 1938–1941 Harvard University, 1946–1947 |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland |
| Occupation | Physicist |
| Organization | NASA |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Elizabeth Kidder (1924-2015), married 8-27-52 in Berkeley CA |
| Children | Martha (1955-), Julie (1956-), Paul (1959-) |
| Parent(s) | Rev John Edgar Ainsworth and Clara Eva Donsife |
| Awards | NASA Exceptional Service Medal Goddard Special Achievement Award |
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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