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NASA Goddard Center Director Shares Plans to Retire

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dennis Andrucyk, director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, has announced his intent to retire after more than 36 years of federal service, including multiple leadership roles at NASA and as Goddard's director since January 2020.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dennis Andrucyk, director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, has announced his intent to retire after more than 36 years of federal service, including multiple leadership roles at NASA and as Goddard's director since January 2020.
  • Andrucyk will continue to serve as Goddard center director while NASA conducts a nationwide search and open competition for a new director.
  • Once a new director is selected, and following a short transition period, Andrucyk will retire; at this time, there is no set date for his retirement.
  • Since then, he has been a recipient of the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Goddard Outstanding Leadership Honor Award, and Goddard Exceptional Achievement Award in Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity.

First Female Chief Flight Director to Join NASA's Gateway Leadership

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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"I am honored to help lead the Gateway Programa blueprint for NASA's exploration plans to the Moon and beyond," Ridings said.

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  • "I am honored to help lead the Gateway Programa blueprint for NASA's exploration plans to the Moon and beyond," Ridings said.
  • "Serving as chief flight director has been a great honor, and I will carry the excellence of Flight Operations with me to the incredible Gateway team."
  • Ridings became chief flight director in 2018 , leading NASA human spaceflight operations through the first commercial crew missions, to the International Space Station, to preparation for the upcoming Artemis I mission .
  • "The Gateway Program will be served incredibly well by Holly's tremendous depth of experience supporting the International Space Station," said Dan Hartman, Gateway Program manager.

NASA Awards $531M Engineering Services Contract to Aerodyne and KBR Joint Venture

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. and HOUSTON, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA awarded the $531 million Mechanical Integrated Services and Technology (MIST) II contract to a joint venture between Aerodyne and KBR (NYSE: KBR).

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. and HOUSTON, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA awarded the $531 million Mechanical Integrated Services and Technology (MIST) II contract to a joint venture between Aerodyne and KBR (NYSE: KBR).
  • The joint venture will provide engineering services for spaceflight and ground systems, which will include the development and validation of new technologies for future space and science missions.
  • The joint venture will primarily perform this work at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)in Greenbelt, Maryland, as well as other NASA centers and locations.
  • The joint venture will provide a wide range of engineering services that includes design, analysis, and verification services; technical support for development of space flight, airborne and ground-based instruments and equipment; as well as research and technology development support services for new NASA missions.

NASA Announces Public Meeting on Mission Equity, Request for Information

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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The public meeting will begin with opening remarks from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other agency officials and guests who will discuss the many ways the public can participate in NASA's mission.

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  • The public meeting will begin with opening remarks from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other agency officials and guests who will discuss the many ways the public can participate in NASA's mission.
  • This portion of the event will air live on NASA Television, the agency's website ,and the NASA app .
  • Following this, at 2 p.m., NASA will host five breakout sessions that address specific avenues of participation and partnership with the agency.
  • For more information about NASA's Mission Equity, visit:
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NASA Administrator Names Johnson and Kennedy Center Directors

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has named Vanessa Wyche director of the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston and Janet Petro director of Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has named Vanessa Wyche director of the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston and Janet Petro director of Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Wyche has served as the acting director of Johnson since May 3 and Petro has served as the acting director of Kennedy since May 17.
  • "It's an incredible time at NASA, and with Vanessa and Janet leading the Johnson and Kennedy Space Centers, NASA will embark on a new era of space exploration starting with the Artemis I launch to the Moon later this year."
  • There is no one better to lead the incredible team at Kennedy," said NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana.

Media Invited to Administrator's State of NASA Remarks on Climate, Artemis

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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The event will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .

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  • The event will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • Nelson will address the agency's workforce from the James Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
  • Following his remarks, Nelson will speak to members of the media, with the following senior NASA leaders present:
    U.S. media are invited to attend a viewing of the State of NASA event from the Glennan Conference Center at NASA Headquarters before moving to the auditorium for the discussion with Nelson and senior agency leaders.
  • Due to ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and space limitations, NASA will be unable to accommodate all requests for attendance.

GATHER By Events DC And NASA Partner To Celebrate Naming Of Washington, DC Headquarters To Honor Mary W. Jackson

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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As NASA's programming partner, GATHER by Events DC commissioned six local female artists to create visual interpretations of this historical occasion to be presented during a virtual naming ceremony.

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  • As NASA's programming partner, GATHER by Events DC commissioned six local female artists to create visual interpretations of this historical occasion to be presented during a virtual naming ceremony.
  • Events DC will provide the commemorative artwork to the Mary Jackson Neighborhood Center in Hampton, Virginia.
  • "We couldn't be prouder to partner with NASA to commemorate the renaming of its DC headquarters for the brilliant Mary W. Jackson.
  • The Naming Ceremony of the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters will stream live Friday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. on GATHER by Events DC.

NASA to Honor 'Hidden Figure' Mary W. Jackson During Headquarters Naming Ceremony

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk will lead a ceremony at 1 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 26, officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in Washington in honor of Mary W. Jackson .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk will lead a ceremony at 1 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 26, officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in Washington in honor of Mary W. Jackson .
  • Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA, began her career with the agency in the segregated West Area Computing Unit of NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
  • The mathematician and aerospace engineer went on to lead programs influencing the hiring and promotion of women in NASA's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.
  • The book was made into a popular movie that same year, and award-winning actress Janelle Mone portrayed Jackson.

NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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This year's NASA Day of Remembrance also marks 35 years since the Challenger tragedy.

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  • This year's NASA Day of Remembrance also marks 35 years since the Challenger tragedy.
  • Various NASA centers also will hold observances on the Day of Remembrance.
  • NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center will observe Day of Remembrance with a prerecorded observance featuring remarks from Marshall Center Director Jody Singer, NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, and a moment of silence.
  • NASA's Glenn Research center will observe Day of Remembrance with a virtual observance for Glenn staff only.

NASA Sets Date for First Hot Fire Test of Space Launch System Core Stage

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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The upcoming 493-second hot fire test will mirror the engines thrust profile in flight and is the main event of the SLS Core Stage Green Run test series that has been underway since January 2020.

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  • The upcoming 493-second hot fire test will mirror the engines thrust profile in flight and is the main event of the SLS Core Stage Green Run test series that has been underway since January 2020.
  • Our RS-25 team has been working hand-in-hand with NASA and core stage manufacturer Boeing to ensure SLS is ready for liftoff.
  • All four RS-25 engines that are part of the Core Stage Green Run originally flew on the Space Shuttle and are being reused for SLS.
  • Once the hot fire is complete, the SLS core stage will be inspected, refurbished and prepared for flight at NASAs Stennis Space Center prior to delivery to NASAs Kennedy Space Center (KSC).