1985day.year
Malcolm Ross
(1919 - 1985)
American captain, physicist, and balloonist
American captain
physicist
and balloonist
American physicist and high-altitude balloonist who pioneered cosmic ray research in the stratosphere.
Malcolm Ross was born in 1919 and served as a United States Air Force captain during World War II before pursuing a career in physics. He became known for launching stratospheric balloon flights to study cosmic rays and atmospheric conditions at extreme altitudes. Ross's experiments provided valuable data on radiation exposure and contributed to early preparations for space exploration. His work required innovative balloon design and meticulous scientific instrumentation. Alongside his research, he lectured on the importance of high-altitude science and inspired future aerospace pioneers. Ross continued his ballooning and research activities until his death in 1985, leaving a legacy in both physics and aeronautics.
1985
Malcolm Ross