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Robert R. Gilruth

Aviation and space pioneer.

Born October 8th, 1913 in Nashwauk.

Died August 17th, 2000 at 86 years old in Charlottesville.

Occupations
aerospace engineer, aircraft pilot, astronaut, engineer
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull