Robert J. Hermann
Robert J. Hermann | |
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| 8th Director of the National Reconnaissance Office | |
| In office October 8, 1979[1] – August 2, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Hans Mark |
| Succeeded by | Edward Aldridge Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6, 1933 Sheldahl, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 2023 (aged 90) Darien, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | Iowa State University (B.Sc., M.Sc., D.Sc.) |
Robert Jay Hermann (April 6, 1933 – October 5, 2023) was an American public servant who was the eighth Director of the National Reconnaissance Office.
Life and career
[edit]Hermann was born on April 6, 1933.[2] He was the major architect of the National Security Agency's expanded role in space reconnaissance. In addition, he advocated broadening the NRO's support to tactical military customers. Hermann was also responsible for establishing the Defense Reconnaissance Support Program.[3]
In 1989, Hermann was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for conceiving and guiding applications of space technologies to national security.
Hermann died in Darien, Connecticut on October 5, 2023, at the age of 90.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Laurie, Clayton. Leaders of the National Reconnaissance Office 1961-2001. Office of the Historian, National Reconnaissance Office. 1 May 2002.
- ^ Marquis Who's Who on the Web
- ^ National Reconnaissance Office: Robert J. Hermann official biography
- ^ "Dr. Robert J. Hermann". National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Robert J. Hermann". Ames Tribune. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
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