James Van Allen was an American physicist and space scientist, best known for his work in the field of space exploration and his discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts. Born on September 7, 1914, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, he made significant contributions to the understanding of Earth's magnetosphere and cosmic rays. Van Allen's most notable achievement came in 1958 when he played a key role in the U.S.
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