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Kurt Heinrich Debus (November 29, 1908 – October 10, 1983) was a German-American rocket engineer and NASA director. Born in Germany, he was a member of the Schutzstaffel (SS) during World War II, where he served as a V-weapons flight test director.
18 Jun 2024 · Dr. Kurt H. Debus was the first director of NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida from July 1962 until November 1974. Debus was born on Nov. 29, 1908, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He earned advanced degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt.
Dr. Debus was a true pioneer, unequaled as a technical innovator. His knowledge and expertise led to ideas, concepts, and, later, to applications that are continuing to assure this Nation of its leadership in large launch vehicle facility development and operations.
11 Okt 1983 · Dr. Kurt H. Debus, a pioneer of modern rocketry who played a pivotal role in projects ranging from the creation of Germany's V-2 rocket in World War II to the arrival of Americans on the...
KSC Director Kurt H. Debus announced that LC-34 would be used for Saturn IB-related AAP manned launches (scheduled to begin in mid-1972), while LC-37 would be placed in a semi- deactivated 'minimum maintenance' condition.
29 Mac 2023 · After arriving at the Cape Canaveral Missile Test Annex Skid Strip on Sept. 11, 1962, President John F. Kennedy is welcomed by a color guard and Center Director Kurt Debus (right).
Kurt Heinrich Debus (November 29, 1908 – October 10, 1983) was a German-American rocket engineer and NASA director. Born in Germany, he was a member of the Schutzstaffel (SS) during World War II, where he served as a V-weapons flight test director.
