Byron D. Tapley

Byron D. Tapley (1933–2026) was an American geodesist. He served as the principal investigator at NASA's GRACE mission. His work led him to win a NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal in 2018. He was a fellow of the American Geophysical Union, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Byron Tapley Honored with NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal". Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  2. ↑ "In Memoriam: Professor Byron D. Tapley (1933–2026), a GRACE Pioneer". GRACE Tellus. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  3. ↑ Kruizinga, Angelica (2026-07-09). "In Memoriam: Professor Byron D. Tapley (1933–2026)". Center for Space Research - The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
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