Robert R Gilruth

People who are able to set their mind to something and to finish it through are a spectacle not often seen today. For many, obstacles and setbacks on their path dissuade their further attempts but for those who push through, no matter what is in front of them either pushing or holding them back, eyes focused on the end goal, they are able to achieve whatever they want. The members of Theta Tau exemplify this mentality through upholding the fraternity's three pillars: brotherhood, service, and professionalism. One notable member is Robert R. Gilruth, one of the first and some say greatest, pioneers of the space frontier. Everything about Robert R. Gilruth is inspiration from his early college career all the way to his end at the National Aeronautics
He was later named the director of the Manned Spacecraft Center which would later become known as the JSC. Many of his colleagues felt that the management style of Gilruth developed the best minds for the space frontier. Many looked up to him as the most respected hero due to the mere fact that he was able to reach any goals he established for not only himself but for the agency. During his stay at JSC, he was noted for his involvement for the early research of supersonic flight and rocket-powered aircrafts, and directing many of the United States manned space programs such as Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo. The reason why I chose to write about Robert R. Gilruth was because I look up to him for laying out the groundworks for something I have a great affinity to which is space. Without his involvement, the United State’s Space Program might not be as it is today. Gilruth’s work gave the US’ space program recognition and prestige. None of that would have been possible without his set dedication of doing so and that kind of work ethic and passion is something that cannot be looked down