Passed away in Princeton, New Jersey, at age 88.
On March 27, 2013, Yvonne Brill passed away in Princeton, New Jersey, at the age of 88. As a trailblazer in rocket science and a respected innovator, her death marked the end of a luminous career dedicated to advancing aerospace technologies. Her legacy lives on through her numerous contributions that have reshaped the possibilities of rocket propulsion and expanded roles for women in STEM fields.