Astronauts

Statements on Swearing in of Margaret Vo Schaus as NASA CFO

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following are statements from Margaret Vo Schaus, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on Wednesday's swearing in of Vo Schaus as NASA's Chief Financial Officer:

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following are statements from Margaret Vo Schaus, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on Wednesday's swearing in of Vo Schaus as NASA's Chief Financial Officer:
    "I am honored to be sworn in by Administrator Bill Nelson, and I am grateful to President Biden for the opportunity to oversee NASA's budget and help carry out the agency's groundbreaking missions," Vo Schaus said.
  • As a first-generation American, I am honored to join the Biden-Harris Administration and serve a country that has given my family so much.
  • "As an accomplished career civil servant with experience across many federal agencies, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to NASA.
  • I am excited to welcome Margaret to the team, and I can't wait to see what we will accomplish together."

Statements on Senate Confirmation of Margaret Vo Schaus as NASA CFO

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Margaret Vo Schaus, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on Friday's U.S. Senate confirmation of Vo Schaus as NASA's chief financial officer:

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  • WASHINGTON, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Margaret Vo Schaus, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on Friday's U.S. Senate confirmation of Vo Schaus as NASA's chief financial officer:
    "It's an honor to be confirmed by the Senate to serve as the chief financial officer at NASA and I am grateful for the opportunity to help carry on this agency's great legacy both in space and here on Earth," said Vo Schaus.
  • "I look forward to working with Administrator Nelson and Deputy Administrator Melroy to oversee NASA's budget to support the workforce and the groundbreaking missions ahead.
  • Margaret will be integral to determining future missions and help turn program dreams into reality.
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Trailblazing Astronaut Doug Hurley Retires from NASA

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut and former U.S. Marine Col. Doug Hurley is retiring from NASA after 21 years of service.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut and former U.S. Marine Col. Doug Hurley is retiring from NASA after 21 years of service.
  • "Doug Hurley is an exceptional astronaut whose leadership and expertise have been invaluable to NASA's space program," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • "Doug Hurley is a national hero," said Reid Weisman, chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
  • Hurley joined NASA at Johnson in August 2000 as an astronaut candidate.

NC, Wisconsin, NY Students to Hear from Astronauts on Space Station

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Students from three states will hear from astronauts from three different countries aboard the International Space Station next week.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Students from three states will hear from astronauts from three different countries aboard the International Space Station next week.
  • On Monday, July 12, NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur will answer prerecorded video questions from North Carolina students beginning at 10 a.m. EDT.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Astronauts living in space on the orbiting laboratory communicate with NASA's Mission Control Center in Houston 24 hours a day through the Space Network's Tracking and Data Relay Satellites .

New York Students to Hear from NASA, JAXA Astronauts on Space Station

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Students from Harlem Link Charter School will have an opportunity this week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Students from Harlem Link Charter School will have an opportunity this week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station .
  • NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide will answer prerecorded video questions from students and alumni of the Harlem Link Charter School in New York City.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • For more than 20 years, astronauts have continuously lived and worked on the space station, testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth.

Elevate Welcomes Canadian Business Innovator Randy Lennox as New Executive Chair & Co-Founder Lisa Zarzeczny Becomes General Manager

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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"We're thrilled to welcome Randy as Executive Chair to Elevate," commented Board Co-Chair Commander Chris Hadfield.

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  • "We're thrilled to welcome Randy as Executive Chair to Elevate," commented Board Co-Chair Commander Chris Hadfield.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Randy as Executive Chair to Elevate," commented Board Co-Chair Commander Chris Hadfield.
  • Lennox is a multiple award-winning media and music executive who has led two of Canada's leading content companies.
  • Elevate Co-Founder Lisa Zarzeczny becomes General Manager and will work closely with Lennox on the company's ambitious strategic initiatives and marquee events and productions.

Pam Melroy Sworn in as NASA Deputy Administrator

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy took office Monday after she was given the oath of office by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during a ceremony at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy took office Monday after she was given the oath of office by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during a ceremony at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington.
  • "I'm very honored to be teamed with Administrator Nelson and our Associate Administrator Bob Cabana and rest of the NASA team.
  • Along with Nelson, Melroy is responsible for providing overall leadership, planning, and policy direction for NASA.
  • And, now, Pam is the first woman astronaut to serve as deputy administrator here at NASA."

Statements on Pam Melroy's Senate Confirmation as NASA Deputy Administrator

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Pam Melroy and Administrator Bill Nelson on Thursday's U.S. Senate confirmation of Melroy as deputy administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

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  • WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Pam Melroy and Administrator Bill Nelson on Thursday's U.S. Senate confirmation of Melroy as deputy administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:
    "It's an honor to be confirmed by the Senate to serve as NASA Deputy Administrator, and I am humbled by President Biden and Vice President Harris' confidence in me," Melroy said.
  • "Pam is a pioneer and veteran of NASA, and will be an outstanding leader as we venture farther out to the stars," said Nelson.
  • "We certainly are lucky to have her on board, and I look forward to leading NASA with her as a team."
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Three-Time Space Veteran Astronaut Chris Cassidy Retires From NASA

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Chris Cassidy has retired from the agency's astronaut corps after 17 years of service.

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  • Chris Cassidy has retired from the agency's astronaut corps after 17 years of service.
  • Cassidy arrived at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston in May 2004 as an astronaut candidate after serving 11 years as a Navy SEAL.
  • He went on to complete three spaceflights, STS127 aboard space shuttle Endeavour, and space station Expeditions 35 and 63.
  • In 2015, Cassidy became chief of the Astronaut Office, a role now held by NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman.

TMC Technologies of West Virginia Wins $24M NASA Systems and Software Engineering Tools Blanket Purchase Agreement to Support NASA's IV&V Program

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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TMC President and Chief Executive Officer Wade Linger said the new NASA System and Software Engineering Tools 2 (SET2) BPA continues his firm's decade-long relationship with NASA's IV&V Program.

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  • TMC President and Chief Executive Officer Wade Linger said the new NASA System and Software Engineering Tools 2 (SET2) BPA continues his firm's decade-long relationship with NASA's IV&V Program.
  • "We hope to expand our team who are providing specialized systems and software engineering services in support of the Software Assurance Tools and John McBride Software Testing and Research groups within the NASA IV&V Program."
  • Jon McBride Software Testing and Research (JSTAR) is a subgroup within the NASA IV&V Program, named after West Virginia-born and retired astronaut Jon McBride.
  • He said the new, expanded NASA SET2 BPA would include expanded support for the NASA Artemis manned missions to the Moon.