James C. Fletcher
American academic
James Chipman Fletcher (June 5, 1919 – December 22, 1991) was an American civil servant. He was the president of the University of Utah from 1964 to 1971. He also served as the 4th and 7th Administrator of NASA. He first served from April 27, 1971 to May 1, 1977, and again from May 12, 1986, to April 8, 1989.
James C. Fletcher | |
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Born | June 5, 1919 |
Died | December 22, 1991 | (aged 72)
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
Alma mater | Columbia University California Institute of Technology |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics |
Institutions | NASA University of Utah |