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German psychologist (–)

Hubertus Strughold (June 15, – September 25, ) was a German-born physiologist and medical researcher.

Beginning in he served as chief of aeromedical research for Hermann Göring'sMinistry of Aviation and later held the same position with the German Luftwaffe throughout World War II. In 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 US Air Force and NASA.

For his role in pioneering the study of the physical and psychological effects of crewed spaceflight he became known as "The Father of Space Medicine".^[1] Following his death, Strughold's activities in Germany during World War II came under greater scrutiny in the media and evidence of his involvement in Nazi-era human experimentation greatly damaged his legacy.

Biography

Early life and academic career

Strughold was born in the town of Westtünnen-im-Hamm, in the Prussian pro