Vera Simons, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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inventor, balloonist and artist
Date of Birth: 23-Nov-1920
Place of Birth: Germany
Date of Death: 31-Jul-2012
Profession: balloonist
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Vera Simons
- Vera Simons (1920–2012) was an inventor, artist, and balloonist.
- She became known in the 1950s and 1960s as a leader in high altitude gas balloon development and exploration, belonging to a group of pioneers known as the "Pre-Astronauts."
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