Astronomy and Space
George Algis Paulikas (born May 14, 1936) is an American physicist, space scientist, and science administrator best known for his pioneering contributions to the study of Earth's magnetosphere and energetic particles in near-Earth space, as well as for senior leadership roles at The Aerospace Corporation and extensive post-retirement service to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. He worked at The Aerospace Corporation for 37 years, rising from technical staff scientist to executive vice president and contributing to U.S. national security and civil space programs. Paulikas has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the American Physical Society (APS) and is a recipient of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Gold Medal for Technical Excellence and Leadership.
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