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As we celebrate Air Force Space Command’s 30th Anniversary we recognize individuals who played a significant role in the history of the Air Force space and missile programs – our Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers …
Dr. Simon Ramo, who was inducted in 1989, first attained world recognition as a pioneer in microwave technology when he developed GE’s electron microscope. After he left GE, Ramo worked for Howard Hughes where his efforts helped Hughes receive initial contracts from the Air Force for advanced military electronics and for R&D of guided-missiles.
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