Karel Bossart
Physicist

Karel Bossart Net Worth

Karel Bossart was a rocket designer born in Antwerp, Belgium on February 9, 1904. He is best known for creating the Atlas ICBM in 1951, which was launched in 1958. He also helped launch the Pioneer 10 and 11 to Jupiter and Saturn. His contributions to the field of rocketry have been invaluable.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 9, 1904
Birth Place Antwerp, Belgium
Age 116 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 3, 1975 (age 71)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $31.4 million (2024)

About

Rocket designer who created the Atlas ICBM in 1951. His rocket was launched in 1958 and he helped launch the Pioneer 10 and 11 to Jupiter and Saturn.

Before Fame

He studied aeronautical engineering at MIT after receiving a scholarship to attend.

Trivia

He was a guest on an episode of What's My Line? in 1957.

Family Life

He grew up in Belgium but resided in California after attending MIT.

Associated With

He was a fan of John Glenn.

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