Glynn Lunney

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Glynn Lunney
Glynn Lunney in 1974, as manager of the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project
Born
Glynn Stephen Lunney

(1936-11-27)November 27, 1936
DiedMarch 19, 2021(2021-03-19) (aged 84)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alma materUDM, B.S. 1958
Occupation(s)NASA manager and flight director
SpouseMarilyn Kurtz Lunney
AwardsPresidential Medal of Freedom

Glynn Stephen Lunney (November 27, 1936 – March 19, 2021) was an American NASA engineer. He began working at NASA since its creation in 1958. Lunney was a flight director during the Gemini and Apollo programs.

Lunney died on March 19, 2021 at his home near Houston, Texas from leukemia, aged 84.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "NASA remembers legendary flight director Glynn Lunney" (Press release). NASA. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2021.