Hideo Itokawa
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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.[1][2][3]
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Hideo Itokawa | |
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糸川 英夫 | |
Born | (1912-07-20)July 20, 1912 Tokyo |
Died | February 21, 1999(1999-02-21) (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 |
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The near-Earth asteroid 25143 Itokawa was named in honor of Itokawa,[4] and is notable as the target of the Hayabusa mission.