Famed Japanese Rocket Engineer Tomifumi Godai Dies at 92

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Tokyo, Aug. 20 (Jiji Press)–Renowned Japanese engineer Tomifumi Godai, known as the creator of the country’s H-2 and H-2A rockets, died on July 24 at the age of 92, it has been learned. The Tokyo native made significant contributions to Japan’s efforts to develop large rockets from the early days of the initiative. After graduating from the University of Tokyo, Godai entered a private-sec…

Tokyo, Aug. 20 (Jiji Press)–Renowned Japanese engineer Tomifumi Godai, known as the creator of the country’s H-2 and H-2A rockets, died on July 24 at the age of 92, it has been learned. The Tokyo native made significant contributions to Japan’s efforts to develop large rockets from the early days of the initiative. After graduating from the University of Tokyo, Godai entered a private-sec…