James Julius Spilker Jr. (August 4, 1933 – September 24, 2019) was an American telecommunications engineer known for his crucial contributions to the development of GPS technology. A Stanford University alumnus, he worked on satellite positioning signal technology initially at Lockheed Research Labs and helped develop robust communication systems during the Berlin Blockade. He was pivotal in the formation of GPS architecture and CDMA standards. Spilker was also involved in advancing GPS signals and founded multiple firms, earning numerous accolades for his engineering skills, including the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering in 2019.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Spilker belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Stanford University School of Engineering
Occupation: engineer
Spouses: Anna Marie Spilker
Employers: Stanford University
Awards Received: Edison Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 4, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 4, 2024 |
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| Sun | 11 Leo 50 | 12 Leo 48 | 10 Scorpio 50 |
| Moon | 26 Capricorn 40 | 15 Leo 26 | 26 Taurus 24 |
| Mercury | 3 Leo 25 | 4 Virgo 5 | 3 Sagittarius 22 |
| Venus | 9 Virgo 43 | 29 Leo 31 | 26 Sagittarius 43 |
| Mars | 16 Libra 31 | 10 Gemini 7 | 18 Sagittarius 19 |
| Jupiter | 22 Virgo 24 | 15 Gemini 3 | 11 Libra 22 |
| Saturn | 13 Aquarius 19 | 18 Pisces 19 | 10 Aquarius 15 |
| Uranus | 27 Aries 24 | 26 Taurus 57 | 24 Aries 47 |
| Neptune | 8 Virgo 52 | 29 Pisces 38 | 11 Virgo 54 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 31 | 0 Aquarius 33 | 24 Cancer 44 |
| Rahu | 29 Aquarius 28 | 9 Aries 24 | 24 Aquarius 39 |
| Ketu | 29 Leo 28 | 9 Libra 24 | 24 Leo 39 |
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