Glenn Research Center

The Glenn Research Center is located in Cleveland, Ohio between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the Rocky River Reservation (part of the Cleveland Metroparks). Its current Director is Dr. Julian M. Earls and its Deputy Director is Richard S. Christiansen.

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Cleveland, Ohio - Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - Cleveland Metroparks

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It was established in 1942 as part of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and was later incorporated into the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a laboratory for aircraft engine research.

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National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics - NASA

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It was initially named the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory after funding approval was given in June 1940. It was renamed the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory in 1948.

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On March 1, 1999, the Lewis Research Center was officially renamed the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field after John Glenn (American fighter pilot, astronaut and politician) and George W. Lewis (head of NACA from 1919 to 1947).

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March 1 - 1999 - John Glenn - American - Astronaut - Politician - George W. Lewis - NACA - 1919 - 1947

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