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Kitaw Ejigu | |
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ቅጣው እጅጉ” | |
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| Born | 25 February 1948 Bonga, Keffa Province, (now South West Region, Ethiopia) |
| Died | 13 January 2006 (aged 57) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Covina Hills |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Citizenship | American |
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| Spouse | Stella Ejigu |
| Children | 3 |
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Kitaw Ejigu /kˈɪtˈəwɪ ɪdʒɪɡu/ ⓘ; 25 February 1948 – 13 January 2006) was an Ethiopian scientist and politician who served as chief of spacecraft and satellite systems engineer for NASA for four decades.[1]
Kitaw invented spacecraft and rockets to support Planetary Science Research and Exploration. He was also among scientists who invented Flight Dynamic Simulator, Advanced Global Positioning Satellite System, and Aerospace Rocket mechanics.[1] Before his journey to the United States, he worked as Chief technical advisor and assistant manager for Ethiopian Automotive Services and Sales Company.[2] He was the first Aerospace scientist. Kitaw died on 13 January 2006 after having a stroke on 8 January 2006.[3]
- ^ a b Press Digest. Vol. 13. Anasir Publishers. 2006. pp. 2–11.
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