Robert E. Moser

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Robert E. Moser, Chief, Test Planning Office, Launch Operations Directorate, Kennedy Space Center, was responsible for developing and coordinating KSC launch operations and test plans for the Apollo/Saturn programs. Born in Johnstown, Pa., in 1928, Moser regarded Daytona Beach, Fla., as his hometown. A 1950 graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in electrical engineering, Moser was associated with the U.S. space program since 1953 and served as test conductor for the launches of Explorer 1, the first American satellite; Pioneer, the first lunar probe; and the first American manned space flight Freedom 7 with Astronaut Alan B. Shepard aboard.

Category:Engineer