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Engineering & Technology

The category of Engineering and Technology encompasses well-known and lesser-known achievements of the decade. Understandably, it is vast with content, and this category is by no means complete.  Our purpose is to give solid exposure to areas of accomplishment in this decade that are lesser known or unrecognized for the profound influence they hold today. Since much of how we live and work in 21st century is tied to engineering and technology advances of the 1960s, it is arguable that many of these achievements surpass all other major categories in their impact. 

If you have an expertise in some aspect of Engineering & Technology from the 1960s, we encourage you to contribute here.

  • Aviation – Commercial (1)
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  • Civil, Structural, and Mechanical Engineering (2)
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  • Energy and Power (5)
  • Space Exploration 1960-75 (4)
  • Transport (3)

Ben Franklin (PX 15) explores Gulf Stream

Peter E. Austin

1960s Atoms for Peace: Project Plowshare

Peter E. Austin

Magellan Honored in Operation Sandblast

Peter E. Austin

Apollo 8

Peter E. Austin

First Descent to the Deepest Part of the Deepest Ocean, 1960

Peter E. Austin

Pulsars

Peter E. Austin

Founder of Instinet, 1969

Peter E. Austin

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