Of its 37 engineers, 27 were from Langley Research Center, and 10 had been assigned from Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Original members of the group included Charles Donlan, Gilruth's deputy; Max Faget, head of engineering; Chuck Mathews, head of flight operations; Chris Kraft, also in flight operations; and Glynn Lunney, who at 21 was the youngest member of the group.
The group consisted of 37 engineers, with 27 from Langley Research Center and 10 from Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.  Original members included Charles Donlan (Deputy), Max Faget (Head of Engineering), Chuck Mathews (Head of Flight Operations), Chris Kraft (also in Flight Operations), and Glynn Lunney (youngest member at 21).