Designer of Bell X-16 has passed away from COVID-19

Retired aerospace engineer Richard A. Passman has passed away on Apr. 1 due to complications of the COVID-19.

Bell X-16
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Passman worked in various programs and was the chief designer of the Bell X-16. Working at General Electric, the developed the developed re-entry vehicles for CORONA spy satellite.

After retirement, he co-wrote the X-15 book with John D. Anderson.

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