This week we visit West Virginia! Learn about the Allegheny Ballistics Laboratory which serves as an important center of production for ammunition and solid rocket motors. We also discuss West Virginia State University’s role in the Civilian Pilot Training Program ahead of World War II, and the incredibly important work done by Katherine Johnson in support of the Gemini, Mercury, Apollo, and Shuttle programs.
Hosts
Heather PenneyDirector of Studies and Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Doug BirkeyExecutive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Charles GalbreathDirector and Senior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of ExcellenceCredits
Producer
Shane Thin
Executive Producer
Doug Birkey