Max Faget Mercury Capsule designer has died

[antilope]

According to NASA Watch Max Faget, designer of the Mercury capsule, has died.<br /><br />http://www.nasawatch.com/archives/000271.html<br /><br />http://www.nasawatch.com<br /><br />

 

[antilope]

Additional information:<br /><br />http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-101004a.html

 

[drwayne]

Wow.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[davf]

Wow!! Another icon in US space flight history. It is a shame he never published any memoirs...

 

[jcdenton]

The old "get things done" generation of engineers is dying out... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[mattblack]

In a world that uses the word too liberally for many who are unworthy, Maxim Faget WAS a real genius. Though his place in history is assured, we must also consider that mankind's future in space will owe him a great debt, too. The design of all future manned spacecraft will have the spiritual hand of Max Faget guiding the designers and engineers. I believe that will be his legacy. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p>One Percent of Federal Funding For Space: America <strong><em><u>CAN</u></em></strong> Afford it!!  LEO is a <strong><em>Prison</em></strong> -- It's time for a <em><strong>JAILBREAK</strong></em>!!</p> </div>