Hideo Itokawa
Hideo Itokawa (糸川 英夫, Itokawa Hideo, July 20, 1912 – February 21, 1999) was a pioneer of Japanese rocketry, popularly known as "Dr. Rocket," and described in the media as the father of Japan's space development.
Hideo Itokawa | |
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糸川 英夫 | |
Hideo Itokawa (1961) | |
| Born | July 20, 1912 Tokyo |
| Died | February 21, 1999 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Alma mater | Tokyo Imperial University |
| Known for | The father of Japanese space development |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Rocketry |
| Institutions | University of Tokyo |
The near-Earth asteroid 25143 Itokawa was named in honor of Itokawa, and is notable as the target of the Hayabusa mission.
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