Manoug Manougian (April 29, 1935 – May 7, 2024) was an Armenian scientist, professor, and considered the father of the Lebanese space program.
[8] He also acts as an adviser for the University's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry which is currently trying to launch to rocket above the kármán line.
He is also a co-author and associate producer of a 4-hour documentary called The Genocide Factor: The Human Tragedy, that aired on PBS.
[10][11] In addition, he vehemently believes that rocketry and science should be pursued for solely peaceful means.
[3] Consequentially, he turned down multiple lucrative offers during his time in the Lebanese Rocket Society rather than let his work be used for military purposes.