John Boyd, a long-time civil servant at NASA and its predecessor NACA, passed away at the age of 99.
Boyd made significant contributions in aeronautical engineering and research, notably in designing wing shapes and improving the efficiency of supersonic bombers and fighters.
He played a key role in NASA's research programs during the moon landing era and served in various leadership positions at NASA Ames.
Boyd was a highly regarded public servant, recognized with numerous awards for his exceptional service and contributions.