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Roger d launius biography of martin
Roger D. Launius
American air and space historian and author
Roger D. Launius (born May 15, ) is an American historian and author of Lithuanian descent, a former chief historian of NASA.
He retired in as Associate Director for Collections and Curatorial Affairs for the SmithsonianNational Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.[1] Launius is a consulting historian in air and space history. He has written many books on space flight, and also published on the history of the Latter Day Saint movement.[2]
Early life and education
Launius was born in Galesburg, Illinois, and was raised in Greenville, South Carolina.[3] He graduated from Graceland College in and received a PhD in history in from Louisiana State University.[2]
Career
From to , Launius held several positions as a civilian historian with the United States Air Force.[2] Between and , he was the chief historian for NASA.
In , he held the Charles A. Lindbergh Chai