Bob Parkinson (aerospace engineer)

Dr Robert Charles Parkinson MBE (born 15 July 1941)[1] is a British aerospace engineer who worked on many projects including HOTOL which he cooriginated with Alan Bond.[2].

Dr Parkinson has published numerous papers addressing aspects of advanced aerospace projects; including subjects as diverse as space tethers, space tourism, and reusable launch vehicle architectures.

He was the president of the British Interplanetary Society from 2009 – 2012.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.bis-space.com/what-we-do/the-british-interplanetary-society/history/dr-bob-parkinson-mbe
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