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Voyager Space Appoints Marshall Smith as Chief Technology Officer, Member of Starlab Space Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced the appointment of Marshall Smith as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and as a member of Starlab Space's Board of Directors.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced the appointment of Marshall Smith as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and as a member of Starlab Space's Board of Directors.
  • "Voyager's exploration, technology, and defense capabilities have grown rapidly since our founding, and Marshall has been at the forefront since joining our team," said Dylan Taylor, CEO and Chairman, Voyager Space.
  • "His proven experience in government and industry, and unmatched technical acumen makes him the perfect choice as Voyager's CTO and as a Starlab Space board member."
  • In addition to Smith, Starlab also announced the appointment of former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine to the Board of Directors.

NASA Remembers Trailblazing Astronaut, Scientist Mary Cleave

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Retired NASA astronaut Mary Cleave, a veteran of two NASA spaceflights, died Nov. 27.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Retired NASA astronaut Mary Cleave, a veteran of two NASA spaceflights, died Nov. 27.
  • "I'm sad we've lost trail blazer Dr. Mary Cleave, shuttle astronaut, veteran of two spaceflights, and first woman to lead the Science Mission Directorate as associate administrator," said NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana.
  • "Mary was a force of nature with a passion for science, exploration, and caring for our home planet.
  • Cleave's awards included: two NASA Space Flight medals; two NASA Exceptional Service medals; an American Astronautical Society Flight Achievement Award; a NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal; and NASA Engineer of the Year.

NASA Names New Highest-Ranking Civil Servant, Head of Exploration

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Since September 2021, Free has served as the associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD).

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  • Since September 2021, Free has served as the associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD).
  • "So many of us in the NASA family have worked with Jim and have been inspired by his character and intellect.
  • He left NASA in 2017 after serving as the agency's deputy associate administrator for technical in the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters.
  • Free is the recipient of the Presidential Rank Award, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Significant Achievement Medal, and numerous other awards.

NASA Marshall Center Director to Retire After 38 Years of Service

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Monday, July 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jody Singer, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center Director, announced Monday her retirement, effective Saturday, July 29, after more than 38 years of service.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jody Singer, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center Director, announced Monday her retirement, effective Saturday, July 29, after more than 38 years of service.
  • Among many firsts in her career, Singer was appointed as the first female center director at Marshall in 2018, after serving as deputy director from 2016 to 2018.
  • Marshall's current deputy center director, Joseph Pelfrey, will serve as the interim acting director until Singer's successor is identified through a nationwide search and open competition.
  • "And Joseph Pelfrey is no stranger to Marshall, having joined the center two decades ago as an aerospace engineer.

NASA Announces Upcoming Retirement of Space Technology Head

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- James L. Reuter, associate administrator for NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), announced Tuesday he will retire from NASA after 40 years of service.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- James L. Reuter, associate administrator for NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), announced Tuesday he will retire from NASA after 40 years of service.
  • Jim also established new initiatives to foster talent within academia and the agency's early-career workforce, all while increasing investment in technology development across the agency."
  • Before joining STMD, Reuter served in multiple leadership roles in the agency's human spaceflight programs and at Marshall Space Flight Center.
  • Reuter then took his expertise to NASA's Johnson Space Center, where he served as Environmental Control and Life Support System manager for the International Space Station from formation until the space station was permanently occupied.

Apollo Astronaut James McDivitt Dies at Age 93

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, died Oct. 13.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, died Oct. 13.
  • McDivitt was selected as an astronaut by NASA in September 1962 as part of NASA's second astronaut class.
  • The mission launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on March 3, 1969, with Commander James McDivitt, Command Module Pilot David Scott, and Lunar Module Pilot Russell Schweickart.
  • In August 1969, he became manager of the Apollo Spacecraft Program, guiding the program through Apollo 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.

GENH2 EVP AND CHIEF ARCHITECT TO PRESENT AT EFATS 2022 "2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMISSIONS FREE AIR TRANSPORT THROUGH SUPERCONDUCTIVITY"

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

TITUSVILLE, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GenH2, a leader in hydrogen infrastructure technology, announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Architect, James Fesmire will present at the EFATS 2022 "2nd International Conference On Emissions Free Air Transport Through Superconductivity," being held August 30-31, 2022 at the Golden Jubilee Hotel in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Fesmire will specifically speak about liquid hydrogen production, distribution and safety for electric activation on Wednesday, August 30 at 9:30am; he is also scheduled to lead a panel during EFATS 2022.

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  • "The technology pieces are perhaps mostly available but putting them together in an integral whole becomes the challenge.
  • The scale and quantities are a crucial tenant as well as understanding the end-use applications for different propulsion systems.
  • James Fesmire is Executive Vice President and Chief Architect of GenH2.
  • Second in the industrially oriented conference series on the application of superconducting and associated technologies to air transport, aiming to identify engineering and commercial challenges and opportunities.

NASA Goddard Center Director Shares Plans to Retire

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Monday, July 25, 2022

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.

Former NASA Astronaut Paul Richards Joins the AGILE Space Industries Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

DURANGO, Colo., April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agile Space Industries, the aerospace propulsion experts trusted by NASA, the Department of Defense and defense contractors for over a decade, announced today that former astronaut Paul Richards has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • DURANGO, Colo., April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agile Space Industries, the aerospace propulsion experts trusted by NASA, the Department of Defense and defense contractors for over a decade, announced today that former astronaut Paul Richards has joined its Board of Directors.
  • Richards brings tremendous experience from his long career as an engineer, NASA Astronaut and NASA Program Manager, as well as his current position as Sr.
  • As AGILE continues to expand its footprint in defense, civil and commercial space propulsion, having an experienced aerospace engineering voice on our Board of Directors give us tremendous insight and advantage.
  • He has been awarded the NASA Space Flight Medal, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal and the Department of Defense Superior Service Medal.

NASA Hall of Fame Inventor, James E. Fesmire is GenH2's Chief Technology Officer

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

TITUSVILLE, Fla., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GenH2, a leading developer of liquid hydrogen infrastructure solutions, formally announced today the appointment of renowned NASA veteran and company co-founder, James E. Fesmire, as Chief Architect and Chief Technology Officer.

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  • TITUSVILLE, Fla., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GenH2, a leading developer of liquid hydrogen infrastructure solutions, formally announced today the appointment of renowned NASA veteran and company co-founder, James E. Fesmire, as Chief Architect and Chief Technology Officer.
  • In his role, Fesmire will shape GenH2's technology vision and drive product evolution and expansion.
  • "As the technology continues to be driven by goals for a sustainable world, I look forward to my role as Chief Architect and Chief Technology Officer for the infrastructure build-out in the emerging hydrogen economy.
  • Fesmire has further received an R&D 100 award and the Space Technology Hall of Fame medal for aerogel insulation technology, the world's highest thermal performance insulation material.