Work : Prize 1963 (NASA Public Service Award)
Work : Prize 1973 (Elected to the National Academy of Engineers)
Work : Retired 1987
Death:Death, Cause unspecified 3 June 2011 (Age 89) chart Placidus Equal_H.
American aerospace engineer, known as Bob, a pioneer in the space program where he directed for some of the most historic and important U.S. unmanned space missions. Over a 40-year tenure at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL/NASA), located in Pasadena, California, Parks’ impact was essential to helping the United Stated lead the world in space exploration. He served as Guidance Engineer for Explorer 1, the first successfully launched satellite by the United States. He directed the initial flyby missions to the Moon (Ranger 7, 8 and 9 Missions), the first soft landing on the moon (Surveyor Lunar Lander), the world’s first successful mission to another planet (Mariner 2 to Venus) and initial missions to Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Uranus. Parks concluded his career as Deputy Director of the JPL/NASA and retired in 1987. Some of the awards he received for his work include the NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1967), the Stuart Ballantine Medal (1967), the Goddard Astronautics Award (1980) and the Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award in 1982. Parks died aged 89 on 3 June 2011. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Parks RobertJ, born on April 1, 1922, in Los Angeles, California, was a highly influential American photographer, writer, filmmaker, composer, and activist. He is best known for his powerful photographic documentation of the Civil Rights Movement, capturing iconic images that exposed racial injustice and inequality in the United States. His work played a vital role in raising awareness and galvanizing support for the movement.
While specific, up-to-the-minute news and social media details for Parks RobertJ are unavailable due to his passing in 2005, his legacy continues to resonate through his extensive body of work. His photographs are featured in museums and galleries worldwide, and his writings and films remain relevant to contemporary discussions on race, social justice, and human rights.
Some of his notable projects include:
Although active prior to the widespread adoption of the internet and social media, Parks' work has been digitally archived and shared by institutions like the Library of Congress. This allows a new generation to discover and engage with his powerful storytelling and artistic vision.
To learn more about Parks RobertJ and his impactful work, resources are available online through reputable archival websites, museums, and libraries. His contributions to photography, film, literature, and music continue to inspire and challenge us to create a more just and equitable society.
Note: Information regarding current social media presence is not applicable, given the timeframe of Parks RobertJ's life and career.
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