Description: (Rocket Scientist)
Yvonne Madelaine Brill was a pioneering rocket and jet propulsion engineer known for inventing the Electrothermal Hydrazine Thruster (EHT/Resistojet). Her fuel-efficient rocket thruster revolutionized satellite propulsion, aiding in satellite maintenance in orbit. Brill made significant contributions to national space programs in the United States, including NASA and the International Maritime Satellite Organization. Her innovative work and patented inventions have had a lasting impact on the field of aerospace engineering.