Remembering Jack Tueller: Contributions to Cosmic Ray Research at NASA

Feb 04, 2026

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This piece honors Jack Tueller, a prominent scientist whose legacy is remembered following his passing on February 20, 2013. Tueller's significant contributions to cosmic ray research include his work with the GRIS and InFOCUS balloon instruments, as well as leading the Swift BAT survey. His research on SN 1987A and the energy spectra of astrophysical events highlights his impact on the field. A memorial meeting at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center took place on April 26, 2013, to celebrate his achievements and influence in astrophysics.

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Remembering Jack Tueller: Contributions to Cosmic Ray Research at NASA

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Remembering Jack Tueller Scott Barthelmy & Neil Gehrels NASA-GSFC April 9, 2013
Jack Tueller 8 Sept 1949 - 20 Feb 2013 • PhD Washington U, cosmic rays • GRIS balloon instrument • InFOCUS balloon instrument • Swift BAT survey • NASA Balloon Project Scientist
GRIS Observations of SN 1987A SN87A 847 keV Line Photons cm-2 s-1 keV-1x 105 Tueller et al. 1989 Energy (keV) BAT Sky Survey 15 – 150 keV Tueller et al. 2008, 2010

InFOCuS 4U 0115+63
The new InFOCuS Truss (gondola not shown). Full 3-axis inertial pointing. The “floating ball”.
Jack Tueller memorial meeting April 26, 2013 at GSFC http://asd.gsfc.nasa.gov/tueller_mem/