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Jurczyk Retires as NASA Associate Administrator

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Jurczyk, who served as acting NASA administrator from Jan. 20 to May 3, 2021, announced Monday he will retire on Friday, May 14, after more than three decades of service at NASA.\nJurczyk has served as associate administrator, the agency\'s highest-ranking civil servant, since May 2018.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Jurczyk, who served as acting NASA administrator from Jan. 20 to May 3, 2021, announced Monday he will retire on Friday, May 14, after more than three decades of service at NASA.\nJurczyk has served as associate administrator, the agency\'s highest-ranking civil servant, since May 2018.
  • Steve\'s legacy at NASA is one of excellence, and I wish him well in his future endeavors.
  • "\n"It has been an honor to lead NASA and see the agency\'s incredible growth and transformation throughout my time here," Jurczyk said.
  • "\nBefore being named associate administrator, Jurczyk served in a number of leadership roles at the agency, including as associate administrator of the Space Technology Mission Directorate and director and deputy director of NASA\'s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to Begin New Demonstration Phase

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Friday, April 30, 2021
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Having proven that powered, controlled flight is possibleon the Red Planet, the Ingenuity experiment will soon embark on a new operations demonstration phase, exploring how aerial scouting and other functions could benefit future exploration of Mars and other worlds.\nThis new phase will begin after the helicopter completes its next two flights.

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  • Having proven that powered, controlled flight is possibleon the Red Planet, the Ingenuity experiment will soon embark on a new operations demonstration phase, exploring how aerial scouting and other functions could benefit future exploration of Mars and other worlds.\nThis new phase will begin after the helicopter completes its next two flights.
  • Until then, Ingenuity will be in a transitional phase that includes its fourth and fifth forays into Mars\' crimson skies.
  • "\nThe Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was built by JPL, which also manages this technology demonstration project for NASA Headquarters.
  • Lockheed Space in designed and manufactured the Mars Helicopter Delivery System .\nAt NASA Headquarters, Dave Lavery is the program executive for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.

Statements on Bill Nelson's Senate Confirmation as NASA Administrator

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Friday, April 30, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Sen. Bill Nelson and acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on Thursday\'s U.S. Senate confirmation of Nelson as the 14th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:\n"I am honored by the President\'s nomination and the Senate vote," Nelson said.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Sen. Bill Nelson and acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on Thursday\'s U.S. Senate confirmation of Nelson as the 14th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:\n"I am honored by the President\'s nomination and the Senate vote," Nelson said.
  • "\n"I\'m happy to welcome Bill to the NASA family," said Jurczyk.
  • "It\'s been an amazing year for NASA and our commercial and international partners, and I look forward to working with Bill and the Biden-Harris Administration to build on the incredible momentum we\'ve built so far.
  • It has been an honor to serve as acting administrator, but it\'s the NASA workforce that makes the agency one-of-a-kind.

With Goals Met, NASA to Push Envelope with Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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"Future Mars exploration missions can now confidently consider the added capability an aerial exploration may bring to a science mission.

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  • "Future Mars exploration missions can now confidently consider the added capability an aerial exploration may bring to a science mission.
  • The second objective to fly on Mars was met when Ingenuity flew for the first time on April 19.
  • "\nThe Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was built by JPL, which also manages the technology demonstration project for NASA Headquarters.
  • Lockheed Martin Space designed and manufactured the Mars Helicopter Delivery System .\nAt NASA Headquarters, Dave Lavery is the program executive for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.

NASA Statement on Nomination of Margaret Vo Schaus for Agency CFO

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Friday, April 23, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on Thursday\'s announcement of the intended nomination by President Joe Biden of Margaret Vo Schaus to serve as the agency\'s chief financial officer:\n"The chief financial officer is critical to the success of NASA\'s long-term missions.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on Thursday\'s announcement of the intended nomination by President Joe Biden of Margaret Vo Schaus to serve as the agency\'s chief financial officer:\n"The chief financial officer is critical to the success of NASA\'s long-term missions.
  • Through her past work in government, Margaret has demonstrated exceptional management skills and a commitment to lifting up and supporting a diverse workforce.
  • If confirmed, I look forward to working with Margaret and the Biden administration to develop and execute NASA\'s more than $20 billion budget and ensuring the agency remains a good and responsible steward of every tax dollar invested in NASA.
  • "\nSchaus is a career member of the Senior Executive Service.

NASA Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prepares for First Flight

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is targeting no earlier than April 8 for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to make the first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is targeting no earlier than April 8 for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to make the first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet.
  • "Ingenuity is an experimental engineering flight test we want to see if we can fly at Mars," said MiMi Aung, project manager for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter at JPL.
  • The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was built by JPL, which also manages the technology demonstration for NASA Headquarters.
  • At NASA Headquarters, Dave Lavery is the program executive for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.

John McAfee Retains Gordon Law Group to Defend Against Charges of Tax Evasion, Securities Fraud

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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CHICAGO, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gordon Law Group, a tax law firm with extensive experience in cryptocurrency law, has been retained to represent Mr. John McAfee in the defense of his criminal indictments by the Department of Justice in Tennessee and New York.

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  • CHICAGO, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gordon Law Group, a tax law firm with extensive experience in cryptocurrency law, has been retained to represent Mr. John McAfee in the defense of his criminal indictments by the Department of Justice in Tennessee and New York.
  • Mr. McAfee strongly maintains his innocence, and we are prepared to establish that before the federal courts of the United States.
  • The tax charges against Mr. McAfee represent one of the first criminal tax evasion cases in the United States involving cryptocurrency, and certainly one of the most high-profile cases of this nature.
  • Mr. McAfee's charges include alleged tax evasion, failure to file tax returns, and securities fraud related to virtual currencies.

NASA Statement on Nomination of Bill Nelson for Agency Administrator

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk released the following statement after today's nomination by President Joe Biden of Bill Nelson to serve as the 14th NASA administrator:

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  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk released the following statement after today's nomination by President Joe Biden of Bill Nelson to serve as the 14th NASA administrator:
    "I'm pleased President Biden has nominated former U.S.
  • Senator Bill Nelson to lead our agency.
  • Bill has a proven history of supporting our work here at NASA, and has helped advance America's position in human exploration, science, aeronautics, and technology.
  • He was appointed to the NASA Advisory Council by former Administrator Jim Bridenstine in May 2019.

NASA Joins White House National Climate Task Force

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading agency observing and understanding environmental changes to Earth, NASA has joined the National Climate Task Force.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading agency observing and understanding environmental changes to Earth, NASA has joined the National Climate Task Force.
  • President Joe Biden issued an executive order Jan. 27, which initially outlined details of the task force.
  • The administration's climateagenda outlines putting climate at the center of the country's foreign policy and national security and encourages a governmentwide approach to climate change.
  • "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing us today," said Gavin Schmidt, acting NASA senior climate advisor and director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York.

Marshall Small Business Alliance Meeting to Feature Presentations, Breakout Sessions, Contract Support Process Updates

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On March 18, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will host the 31st Marshall Small Business Alliance meeting.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On March 18, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will host the 31st Marshall Small Business Alliance meeting.
  • Other topics will include a Small Business Program update, an update from The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, and an update on the Marshall Operations Services, Systems, and Integration contract.
  • There also will be three afternoon breakout sessions: "Doing Business with NASA"; "Doing Business with NASA Prime Contractors"; and "Challenges Facing Small Businesses Today."
  • For more than a decade, the Marshall Small Business Alliance meeting has aided small businesses in pursuit of NASA procurement and subcontracting opportunities.