Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81

Friday, August 30, 2013 - 00:50 in Astronomy & Space

As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program.

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