When and where was Samuel C. Phillips born?
Samuel Cochran Phillips entered the world on the 19th of February 1921 in Springerville, Arizona.
Questions about Samuel C. Phillips
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What role did Samuel C. Phillips play during the Apollo program?
Samuel C. Phillips served as director of the Apollo program starting in December 1963 to address cost overruns and scheduling slippages threatening lunar landing goals.
How old was Samuel C. Phillips when he became a general officer?
April 1961 marked his promotion to brigadier general making him the youngest general officer in US armed forces at that time.
Where is Samuel C. Phillips buried after his death?
Burial took place in United States Air Force Academy Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado with military honors following his death on the 31st of January 1990.
Why did Samuel C. Phillips freeze the Minuteman missile design in July 1960?
He chose meeting schedule over meeting specification requirements despite knowing its range fell short of requirements.