Bob Parkinson (aerospace engineer)
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Robert Charles Parkinson MBE (born 15 July 1941)[1] is a British aerospace engineer who worked on many projects including HOTOL which he cooriginated with Alan Bond.[2]
Dr Parkinson has published numerous papers addressing aspects of advanced aerospace projects; including subjects as diverse as space tethers, space tourism, and reusable launch vehicle architectures.
He was the president of the British Interplanetary Society from 2009 – 2012.[3]
References
- ^ "Dr Bob Parkinson MBE". www.bis-space.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012.
- ^ "Parkinson, Bob (Part 11 of 15). An Oral History of British Science. - Oral history of British science - Oral history | British Library - Sounds".
- ^ "Current Council Details". www.bis-space.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2012.
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