30 September 1950 – The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was founded in 1951, when scientists from the field of space research gathered in an attempt to ensure a constant dialogue between the space nations, regardless of political turmoil. In its early years, the Federation and its annual International Astronautical Congresses – better known as the
Robert “Bruce” Brusenhan” grew up in San Antonio graduating from Jefferson High School. He attended The Rice Institute and was accepted in Baylor College of Medicine after three years. He interned in Denver, Colorado at Colorado General Hospital. Next he was assigned as an Air Force Flight Surgeon flying the F-100 in the 53TFS/36TFW from 1958-59 at Bitburg AB, Germany.
He went back to Baylor in Houston for a five year specialty in Urology. He came to San Antonio where he practiced for over 40 years. Dr. Brusenhan was an avid hunter, enjoyed traveling all over the world and gambling in Las Vegas.” (1)
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