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2008 STELLAR AWARD NOMINEES - MIDDLE Rotary National Award for Space Achievement

Tech. Sgt. Jesse A. Arbour of the USAF, 45th Space Wing, and provide information to ensure the safety of extravehicular 45th Launch Support Squadron - Successful launch site crewmembers from this hazard. integration leadership on the first Wideband launch and formulation of new mission assurance processes for the J. Derek Hassmann of NASA Johnson Space Center - 45th Launch Support Squadron, resulting in selection as the Exceptional professionalism, outstanding leadership and lead for future Wideband SATCOM missions. technical expertise in the preparation and execution of complex International Space Station assembly mission operations. Dan R. Bell of The Company - Outstanding leadership of the orbiter thermal protection system technical community Michael T. Henry of ATK Launch Systems - Visionary including leadership of the On- Debris Assessment Team leadership in creating an exceptionally strong safety and mission during each mission. assurance team of proactive, collaborative problem solvers that continues to lead innovation and improvements for shuttle, Ares, Roger E. Berenson of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - and next-generation launch vehicles. Outstanding leadership in the development of the RS-68A engine system and major contributions to the development of Lara E. Kearney of NASA Johnson Space Center - Visionary multiple rocket engine systems. leadership and management expertise in establishing the EVA systems project for the . James M. Berreth of The Boeing Company - Outstanding leadership of the design, development and flawless operation of Keith L. Kreutzberg of Wyle - Pioneering commitment to 2007 Middle-Career Winners (L to R): Joan Higginbotham (presenting), Timothy Leonard, Carson Sparks, Christopher the station-shuttle power transfer system, supporting extended developing streamlined research integration and management Singer, Kimberly Doering, Wanda Sigur, Robert Cuardos, Anthony Ceccacci, James Reilly, II (presenting), duration of shuttle missions to the International Space Station. processes, hardware development and operations for NASA James Kennedy not pictured. (NASA) programs. David E. Bierwirth of Mission Services - Exceptional technical expertise demonstrated across multiple James G. LaRocque of - Exemplary disciplines, including status accounting and verification, leadership and dedication to applying industrial quality systems engineering and safety and mission assurance. improvement processes, including Lean Six Sigma, to human spaceflight programs. Kelly S. Carney of NASA Glenn Research Center - Exceptional fundamental research creating material models for Robert K. Levy of The Boeing Company - Excellent impact analysis, allowing the accurate assessment of the risks technical performance and leadership of electrical power system from debris to the space shuttle and other systems. operations on the International Space Station (ISS), providing innovative solutions to ensure power resources support ISS Keiko Chevray of NASA Johnson Space Center - objectives. Outstanding leadership, , and technical excellence in the evaluation, design, and verification of integrated guidance, Stephen Lucero of the USAF, Air Force Research navigation and control system performance for advanced Laboratory - Outstanding contributions to performance spacecraft. and survivability in low-Earth orbit. Michael J. Dunham of The Boeing Company - Exemplary Michael C. McBain of Systems achievements as the space shuttle orbiter stress, loads, and Company - Exceptional leadership and commitment dynamics subsystem manager, ensuring the orbiter structure demonstrated on the space shuttle return-to-flight effort. meets requirements. Bruce A. McDavid of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - Vanessa S. Ellerbe-Wycne of NASA Johnson Space Excellence in development and support of space shuttle main Center - Decades of leadership in streamlining Space Shuttle engine high pressure turbomachinery. and Constellation Program planning, development, and Mark E. Mulqueen of The Boeing Company - Exceptional integration of operations requirements, processes, and plans that leadership and technical development of the International Space significantly reduce costs and improve performance of human Station external truss elements and successful and sustained space flight. operation of the ISS. Michael P. Gordon of The Boeing Company - Outstanding William M. Munsch of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - leadership of the orbiter leading-edge structural subsystem Outstanding achievements and leadership on diverse liquid technical community, consistently demonstrating dedication, propulsion programs leading to significant skill, and expertise. advancements in launch vehicle capability and technology. Douglas R. Hamilton of Wyle - Outstanding effort to identify continued on page 24 and understand potential issues of plasma shock hazard on ISS, 22 23 2008 STELLAR AWARD NOMINEES - MIDDLE (continued) Rotary National Award for Space Achievement

Dale B. Nielsen of ATK Launch Systems - Exceptional Mark B. Schrock of United Space Alliance - Significant knowledge, personal dedication and outstanding technical contributions to the design and development of innovative accomplishments in resolving loads and structureal challenges proximity operations techniques required to support the Space for the space launch community. Shuttle Program. Scott M. O’Connor of the - Terry J. Soich of Honeywell - Exemplary dedication, Exceptional leadership, professionalism and technical expertise professionalism, and technical leadership in supporting the in establishing the Space Test Integration Office, Air Force build, integration and operation of the ISS command and data Space Command’s focal organization for the integration of handling systems. development and operational testing. Troy C. Stratton of ATK Launch Systems - Successful Carlos Ortiz of The Boeing Company - Outstanding development and application of testing, analysis and design engineering skill, debris domain expertise, and effective innovations resulting in significant safety and reliability leadership in support of the Space Shuttle Program. improvements in the nation’s human space flight programs. Peter J. Paceley of SPACEHAB, Inc. - Outstanding Michael E. Vinje of NASA - contribution to the space program through exceptional Excellence and dedication in support of the crew leadership in the development and management of exploration vehicle “off-line” processing. SPACEHAB’s Space Shuttle Module Program, cargo carrier hardware, and other domestic and international space service Jeffry S. Welsh of the USAF, Air Force Research Laboratory initiatives. Space Vehicles Directorate - Exceptional contributions toward improving space access for experiments and demonstrations, 2007 Late-Career Winners (L to R): James Reilly, II (presenting), Tommie Lacefield, Eugene Beckett, Terry Boardman, Capt. Glen R. Phillips of the Lockheed Martin Space Systems and for increasing the understanding of failure mechanisms in Dan Brandenstein, USN (Ret.), Glenn Ecord, Robert Savely, Joan Higginbotham (presenting). (NASA) Company - Exceptional knowledge, leadership, dedication and composite materials. perseverance instrumental in completing the fabrication and certification of the generic pan tilt unit to support the return-to- Gary L. Wentz of NASA Marshall Space Flight flight space shuttle missions. Center - Consistent technical excellence across a range of complex missions that empower America’s human and robotic Jeffery P. Pilet of the Lockheed Martin Space Systems exploration of space, both today and in the decades ahead. Company - Outstanding technical achievement in design, development, demonstration and verification of space shuttle Martha P. Willis of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - external tank return-to-flight changes. Significant contributions to America’s space program in the area of space shuttle main engine advanced health management. Glenn P. Rakow of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - Successful leadership in gaining the U.S. aerospace David Witwer of Space Applications International community’s acceptance of the Space Wire standard, which is Corporation - Exceptional level of professional responsibility, enabling more aerospace missions at lower cost through the technical expertise, and leadership as senior safety operations reuse of components and avionics systems. engineer, demonstrating superior contributions to shuttle safety and the development of the Orion cockpit design. Jayant V. Ramakrishnan of the ARES Corporation - Dedication and tireless efforts in furthering the human space Carol Wong of Lockheed Martin Mission Services - program through contributions to the International Space Station Exceptional leadership on the Lockheed Martin Orion and the aerospace community. spacecraft design team from contract award through System Definition Review, and promotion of diversity in the workplace Dena M. Richmond of United Space Alliance - Outstanding through support of women’s and minorities’ achievements. achievements and accomplishments in Kennedy Space Center paperless work execution and business system enhancements. Warren Woodworth of United Space Alliance - Outstanding creativity and leadership in solving complex orbiter problems Robert R. Romanofsky of NASA Glenn Research enabling on-time accomplishment of major program milestones Center - Innovative technology contributions in the research and avoiding significant rework costs. and development of novel microwave devices and systems in support of NASA’s space communications programs. Gregory M. Wright of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center - For outstanding dedication, Peter A. Schilhavy of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - professionalism, and leadership of the Chandra Exceptional technical expertise in design, integration, and X-ray observatory mission operations activities. development of liquid rocket engine propulsion systems including J-2X, X-33, and divert and attitude control systems. 24 25