Immigrants Crucial to US Space Exploration
Immigrants have played a role in the United States' space exploration achievements. William Pickering, a New Zealand-born scientist, was instrumental in the Apollo program and the launch of America's first satellite. Immigrant contributions also enabled the technology for smartphone photos. Their contributions include leading the launch of America's first satellite and guiding robotic missions to the moon. Technology developed with immigrant involvement also enables smartphone photo transmission.
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WTOP Washington DC
“The original Rock-A-Man was New Zealand-born scientist William Pickering, who was born in the same decade as the Wright Brothers' first flight. there with a contract that said go out and explore the solar system." Along with leading the launch of America's first satellite, he guided robotic missions that proved the moon was safe to land on, and he even helped develop the technology that makes sending photos on your smartphone possible today.”
WTOP Washington DC
“So the next time you look up at the moon, remember, immigrants help put an American flag there. Kimi Alexander, WTOP News.”
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