Steve Jurczyk

NASA Administrator Names Johnson and Kennedy Center Directors

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

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.

Jurczyk Retires as NASA Associate Administrator

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Monday, May 10, 2021

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.

Statements on Bill Nelson's Senate Confirmation as NASA Administrator

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Friday, April 30, 2021

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.

NASA Statement on Nomination of Margaret Vo Schaus for Agency CFO

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Friday, April 23, 2021

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 Statement on Nomination of Pam Melroy for Agency Deputy Administrator

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Friday, April 16, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on Friday\'s announcement of the intended nomination by President Joe Biden of former NASA astronaut Pam Melroy to serve as the agency\'s deputy administrator:\n"Pam\'s experience as an astronaut, space shuttle commander, and U.S. Air Force test pilot would bring to NASA a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the agency.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on Friday\'s announcement of the intended nomination by President Joe Biden of former NASA astronaut Pam Melroy to serve as the agency\'s deputy administrator:\n"Pam\'s experience as an astronaut, space shuttle commander, and U.S. Air Force test pilot would bring to NASA a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the agency.
  • Pam is driven by a desire to solve the biggest issues here on Earth, throughout the solar system, and beyond.
  • "\nOne of only two women to command a space shuttle, Melroy logged more than 38 days in space.
  • She currently is an independent consultant and a member of the National Space Council\'s Users Advisory Group.\nMelroy\'s agency bio is available at:\n'

NASA Statement on Nomination of Bill Nelson for Agency Administrator

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Friday, March 19, 2021

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

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

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 Announces New Role of Senior Climate Advisor

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

"This position will provide NASA leadership critical insights and recommendations for the agency's full spectrum of science, technology, and infrastructure programs related to climate," said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk.

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  • "This position will provide NASA leadership critical insights and recommendations for the agency's full spectrum of science, technology, and infrastructure programs related to climate," said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk.
  • With more than two dozen satellites and instruments observing key climate indicators, NASA is the premier agency in observing and understanding changes to the Earth.
  • "The complexities of climate processes still are not fully understood, and climate adaptation and mitigation effortscannot succeed without robust climate observations, data, and research," saidacting NASA Chief of StaffBhavyaLal.
  • Specifically, the senior climate advisor will work to:
    Promote and engage in climate-related investments in the Science Mission Directorate's Earth Science Division.