When and where was Roger D. Launius born?
Roger D. Launius entered the world on the 15th of May 1954, in Galesburg, Illinois.
Questions about Roger D. Launius
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What academic degrees did Roger D. Launius earn from Graceland College and Louisiana State University?
Graceland College awarded him a bachelor of American history degree in 1976. Louisiana State University followed with his master of American history in 1978 and granted him a PhD in history three years later in 1982.
How long did Roger D. Launius serve as chief historian for NASA?
Roger D. Launius served as chief historian for NASA between 1990 and 2002.
Which awards did Roger D. Launius receive for his books on aerospace history?
His work received recognition through the AIAA History Manuscript Award twice. One win covered Coming Home: Reentry and Recovery from Space in 2011. Another honored Space Stations: Base Camps to the Stars in 2003.
When did Roger D. Launius retire from the Smithsonian Institution?
Retirement came in 2016 after a long career managing national historical assets at the institution.