"The science and technology which have advanced man safely into space have brought about startling medical advances for man on earth. Out of space research have come new knowledge, techniques and instruments which have enabled some bedridden invalids to walk, the totally deaf to hear, the voiceless to talk, and, in the foreseeable future, may even make it possible for the blind to "see.""
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Immigrants to the United StatesMedical scientistsPhysicians from GermanyPhysiologistsUniversity of Göttingen alumni
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"From Outer Space—Advances For Medicine on Earth", in Lillian Levy (ed.) Space, Its Impact on Man and Society (New York: W. W. Norton & Co, 1965) p. 117
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Hubertus Strughold
Hubertus Strughold (June 15, 1898 – September 25, 1986) was a German-born physiologist and medical researcher. Beginning in 1935 he served as chief of aeromedical research for Hermann Göring's Ministry of Aviation and later held the same position with the Luftwaffe throughout World War II. In 1947 he was brought to the United States as part of Operation Paperclip and went on to serve in a number of high-level scientific posts with the United States Air Force and NASA.
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