Kurt H. Debus Scientist

Kurt Heinrich Debus (November 29, 1908–October 10, 1983) was a German V-2 rocket scientist during World War II who, after being brought to the United States under Operation Paperclip, became the first director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in 1962. Debus' U.S. organizations conducted 150 launches of military missiles and space vehicles, including 13 Saturn V rockets, the booster for the Apollo manned moon landings.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 29, 1908
Birth place	Frankfurt , German Empire
Date of death	October 10, 1983
Place of death	Rockledge Florida
Education	Rollins College Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of law Technische Universität Darmstadt Doctor of Engineering
Known for	Kennedy Space Center

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awards	Apollo 11 Germany New Mexico Museum of Space History American Astronautical Society NASA Distinguished Service Medal Daughters of the American Revolution American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics National Civil Service Reform League British Interplanetary Society International Society of Automation Exceptional Civilian Medal Outstanding Achievement Award Outstanding Leadership Award Patriotic Service Award
Field of study	Electrical engineering

awards

Apollo 11

Germany

New Mexico Museum of Space History

American Astronautical Society

NASA Distinguished Service Medal

Daughters of the American Revolution

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

National Civil Service Reform League

British Interplanetary Society

International Society of Automation

Exceptional Civilian Medal