Robert E. Moser
From The Space Library
Robert E. Moser, Chief, Test Planning Office, Launch Operations Directorate, Kennedy Space Center, was responsible for developing and coordinating KSC launch operations and test plans for the Apollo/Saturn programs. Born in Johnstown, Pa., in 1928, Moser regarded Daytona Beach, Fla., as his hometown. A 1950 graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in electrical engineering, Moser was associated with the U.S. space program since 1953 and served as test conductor for the launches of Explorer 1, the first American satellite; Pioneer, the first lunar probe; and the first American manned space flight Freedom 7 with Astronaut Alan B. Shepard aboard.
