John Sumter Bull
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| Image:Bull.jpg John Sumter Bull | |
| Birth Name | John Sumter Bull |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | Sept 25 1934 |
| Occupation | NASA Astronaut (Deceased), (Ph.D.) |
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Personal Data
Born September 25, 1934, in Memphis, Tennessee. Died on August 11, 2008, following complications related to long-term asthma. He is survived by his wife, two grown married children, a son and a daughter, and four wonderful grandchildren.
Education
Attended primary and secondary schools in Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated in 1952 from Central High School; received a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University in 1957; Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Stanford, 1971; Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from Stanford University, 1973.
Experience
He entered active duty with the Navy in June 1957, and received his flight training at Kingsville, Texas. From March 1959 to November 1960, he flew F-3 Demons while assigned to VF-114 at the Naval Air Station in Mirimar, California, flying the F-3 Demon and F-4 Phanton II. He also served three tours on WESTPAC cruises aboard the carriers USS RANGER, USS HANCOCK, and USS KITTY-HAWK. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in February 1964, and was named "outstanding student" of his class. Bull was assigned as a project test pilot in the Carrier Suitability Branch at the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River, Maryland, March 1964 to April 1966. He logged more than 2,100 hours flying time; 1,800 hours in jet aircraft.
Spaceflight Experience
NASA EXPERIENCE: At NASA Ames Research Center, from 1973-1985, he conducted simulation and flight test research in advanced flight systems for both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. From 1986 until his retirement in 1989, he managed NASA wide research programs in autonomous systems technology for space applications. He also provided consulting services for aerospace research and technology programs.
Special Honours
Other Information
Resigned from astronaut duty in 1968 due to pulmonary disease, returned to Stanford University graduate school, and received a Ph.D. in 1973.
Dec-08
