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What was Eugene Shoemaker's position under the US Geological Survey?

  • First director of the Astrogeology Research Program

  • Secretary

  • Office cleaner

  • Press Secretary

Answer

Eugene Shoemaker was the first director of the Astrogeology Research Program under the US Geological Survey. This program was responsible for studying the geology of planets and moons, as well as the origin and evolution of the solar system. Shoemaker was a leading expert in planetary geology, and his work helped to advance our understanding of the history of the solar system.
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