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2013 ROTARY NATIONAL AWARD FOR SPACE ACHIEVEMENT

1 Hon. 2013 National Space Trophy Recipient

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The Rotary National Award covering the heroics of the 11 for Space Achievement (RNASA) and the landing in 1969.” Foundation’s Board of Advisors Having met Anne Armstrong, co-chair of the Repub- voted to present former United lican National Com- States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchi- mittee, via an inter- son with the 2013 National Space view in 1971, Kay Trophy. Bailey left television Space Sys- to become her press tems Company Executive Vice secretary. She then Hon. Kay Bailey President Joanne Maguire nomi- ran for the Hutchison nated Hutchison as a “long stand- House of Represen- (Photo by Gittings) ing champion of NASA and DoD tatives and won a space programs” and recognized seat in 1972, the first her bi-partisan leadership ensuring passage of the 2010 Republican woman Kay Bailey with parents, Allan NASA Authorization Act establishing a framework for fu- elected to that body. and Kathryn, and President Ford ture human exploration. Maguire went on to cite Hutchi- She served in the in 1976. (Hutchison photo) son’s dedication to education excellence, her promotion Texas House until of science research onboard the International Space Sta- 1976 when she was appointed by President tion, and her efforts to support the Multi-Purpose to serve as vice-chairman of the National Transportation Crew Vehicle, the , and commercial Safety Board from 1976-78. space transportation. After losing a close race for the U.S. House of Rep- resentatives in 1982, Hutchison left politics to become a Deep Texas Roots bank executive and run a candy company in Dallas. Then, with as her campaign manager, she was elected Kathryn Ann Bailey was born into a family with deep Texas state treasurer in 1990. Texas roots. Her great-great-grandfather, Charles S. Tay- lor, was one of Texas’ earliest settlers and signed the Tex- First Woman Senator from Texas as Declaration of Independence in 1836. Kay was born in Galveston, Texas and grew up in nearby La Marque In a special election to fill the last two years of Lloyd Ben- with her parents, Kathryn and Allan Bailey, Jr., and her son’s term in 1993, Hutchison became the first woman two brothers, Allan and Frank. She studied ballet for 12 elected to represent Texas in the Senate, years, got good grades in school, became a cheerleader, and one of only seven women serving at that time. She and was prom queen of her high school class. was elected the next year to a six-year-term. She graduated from the University of Texas at Aus- In 1999, she successfully restored a nearly billion-dol- tin with a bachelor of arts degree. She was one of only lar cut to NASA that she compared to “the equivalent of seven women in her class when she earned her J.D. from stopping the transcontinental railroad in Nebraska instead the University of Texas Law of California.” The recognized her School in 1967. with a Space Pioneer Award. In her acceptance, she said, Houston law firms were “Space is more than the final frontier. It is a billion fron- reluctant to hire women back tiers. Space has endless opportunities for explorers, en- then, so the new graduate trepreneurs, and inventors. The pioneer has taken took a job with KPRC (NBC) America high and far since was launched television in Houston cover- into . We will keep the United States number one ing local courts and politics, in space. In this millennium whoever controls space con- and also got her first introduc- trols the future. That must always be America.” tion to space. She told RNASA Kay Bailey was a The people of Texas reelected her to the Senate in that, “I’ve been captivated by reporter for KPRC 2000 with a record of four million votes, the most ever since I was (NBC) from 1967-71. for any statewide candidate. a young television reporter in (Hutchison photo) continued next page

2 3 Hon. Kay Bailey Hutchison 2013 National Space Trophy Recipient

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continued from page 3 gin. She continued as the senior Republican member of Hutchison was elect- the Science and Space Subcommittee of the Commerce ed Senate Republi- Committee. She also served as a member of the Com- can Policy Committee merce, Justice and Science Subcommittee of the Appro- Chairman, making her priations Committee, which included NASA funding juris- the fourth-ranking Re- diction. In 2008, she led the Republican effort to develop publican leader in the a second successive Senate. NASA Authorization Exercising strong bill, continuing and Ray and Kay Hutchison and leadership on the Sen- expanding the poli- her mother celebrate her elec- ate Commerce Com- cies established by tion to the senate in 1993. mittee’s Science and the 2005 legislation. (Hutchison photo) Space Subcommittee, As the senior Re- Hutchison worked with publican on the full NASA and the National Science Foundation on behalf of Senate Commerce America’s space and science programs. She helped Texas Committee in 2010, establish the nonprofit Academy of Medicine, Engineer- and the Ranking Re- Hutchison welcomes home the ing, and Science of Texas (TAMEST) in 2004 to recognize publican on the Com- STS-114 crew in 2005. Seated the state’s top achievers in these fields. TAMEST’s success merce, Justice and behind her are Mike Griffin, has brought federal investments to Texas institutions and Science Appropria- , James Kelly, established the state as an important destination and tions Subcommittee, , and Steve center of achievement in these fields. Due to the success Hutchison was in- Robinson. (NASA photo) of this program, ten Nobel Laureates and hundreds of strumental in forging National Academy members now call Texas institutions a third, and perhaps most influential, NASA reauthoriza- home. tion bill which broke a space policy deadlock between In 2005, as the new Chair of the Senate Science and Congress and the White House. It provided direction for Space Subcommittee, the future NASA exploration missions, support for commer- Senator led the prepara- cial space development, and authorized funds for an ad- tion of the first NASA Au- ditional shuttle mission to ensure adequate supplies and thorization bill in five years. parts for ISS while awaiting the start of commercial cargo That legislation provided resupply. the policy guidance outlin- Hutchison’s commitment to educational excellence ing NASA’s exploration and was also evident during her final term in the senate research future and was through her work on programs such as the America COM- signed into law by Presi- PETES Act which became law in 2007. The Act invests in dent George W. Bush. The the development of science, technology, and bill included designating mathematics (STEM) education, and prepares students the International Space Sta- for future careers in aerospace. tion (ISS) as a National Lab- Hutchison retired from the Senate after nearly 20 oratory. Her support and years and is now a senior counsel with the Dallas law this designation has paved firm, Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP, and on the Bank of Ameri- the way for groundbreaking “Senator Mom” with ca’s Global Advisory Council. Hutchison and her husband, research among non-NASA Houston and Bailey, 2005. Ray, live in Dallas with their daughter, Bailey, and son, government agencies, uni- (Hutchison photo) Houston. versities, and the private “A pioneer throughout her career, Senator Hutchison sector aboard the ISS. reflects the spirit of exploration and discovery that char- As a three-term vice chairman of the Senate Republi- acterizes America’s space program,” Maguire wrote in can Conference, Forbes magazine named her one of the her nomination. The RNASA Foundation is proud to rec- 100 most powerful women in the world. Hutchison was ognize her enthusiastic and critical support of space with reelected to the Senate in 2006 by an overwhelming mar- the National Space Trophy.

4 5 Captain Eugene A. Cernan USN (Ret.) 2013 National Space Trophy Presenter

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Gemini and Cernan was lunar module pilot of , launch- Apollo Cap- ing on May 18, 1969, with Thomas P. Stafford, the com- tain Eugene A. Cernan, mander, and John W. Young, the command module pilot. USN (Ret.), will present The Lunar Module, Snoopy, came within eight miles of the 2013 Rotary Na- the lunar surface. tional Award for Space He made his third space flight as commander of Apol- Achievement (RNASA) lo 17—the last mission to the moon for the United States to the Honorable Kay in the 20th century. On December 7, 1972, Bailey Hutchison. was the first night-time launch of the American program. When asked was the pilot of the command module if he would present America, and the pilot of the lunar module, Challenger, the National Space was Harrison H. Schmitt. Cernan and Schmitt spent more Eugene Cernan Trophy to her, Cernan than three days on the lunar surface in the Taurus-Littrow (RNASA Image) responded enthusias- area. Apollo 17 ended with a splashdown in the Pacific tically. He said, “I am Ocean approximately 0.4 miles from the target point and sincerely honored to have the to introduce 4.3 miles from the prime recovery ship USS TICONDERO- a dear friend, one whom I admire and respect, Senator GA on December 19, 1972. Kay Bailey Hutchison, at the 2013 Rotary National Award At the conclusion of Apollo 17, Captain Cernan had for Space Achievement.” logged 566 hours and 15 minutes in space—of which He added that, “Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is cer- more than 75 hours were spent on the surface of the tainly one of the most deserving of those who have ever moon. received the Rotary National Space Trophy,” Cernan said. After serving twenty years as a Naval Aviator, Captain “Throughout her career in the U.S. Senate, she has been Cernan retired from the in July 1976 a devoted and passionate supporter of our nation’s space and concurrently terminated his formal association with program. Senator Hutchison continues to be a strong ad- NASA. vocate, in hopes of America regaining our preeminence From 1976 to 1981, Captain Cernan served as the in the world, thus inspiring the dreamers of tomorrow.” Executive Vice President, International, and Director of A member of the RNASA Foundation’s Board of Ad- Coral Petroleum, Inc. He was charged with the corpo- visors that selects the National Space Trophy winner rate development of a world-wide supply and marketing each year, Cernan was honored with the award in 2008 strategy. During this period, Captain Cernan furthered his for “outstanding achievements as an astronaut, second education at the Wharton School of Finance and North- American to walk in space, crew member on the second western University. St. Martin’s Press published his auto- flight to the Moon, commander of the last landing on biography, The Last Man on the Moon, in 1999. the Moon, and as an advocate for space exploration and He resides with his wife, Jan Nanna Cernan, in Hous- education.” ton, Texas. They have three daughters and nine grand- Cernan was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 14, children. His hobbies include a love for horses and all 1934. He graduated from Proviso Township High School competitive sports activities, including hunting, fishing in Maywood, Illinois, and received a BS in Electrical En- and his passion for gineering from Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana, flying. in 1956. He earned a MS in Aeronautical Engineering in 1963 from the United States Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California. Apollo 17 Com- Cernan was one of fourteen astronauts selected by mander Eugene NASA in October 1963. He was the pilot of Gemini 9 Cernan on the which launched on June 3, 1966. During this 3-day flight lunar surface, commanded by Tom Stafford, Cernan became the sec- . ond American to walk in space. (NASA photo)

6 7 Veronica McGregor Space Communicator Award Recipient

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The RNASA Founda- chat sessions and resulted in 4.5 million views between tion is happy to recognize October 2010 and June 2011. Veronica McGregor with Curiosity Cam continued to broadcast all events re- a Space Communicator lated to the mission, including launch, landing, and press Award this year, the first conferences. Over three million unique viewers watched since 2008. The award, Curiosity landing commentary live on Ustream in August created in 1997 in honor 2012. “The elation of landing wasn’t confined to our mis- of space reporter and sion control,” McGregor said. “By streaming live to social RNASA Advisor Stephen media platforms, people worldwide were watching the Gauvain (1946-96), is pre- landing online, chatting about it with each other, and sented to an individual or sharing their excitement with friends and followers.” Veronica McGregor team that makes excep- From 1986 until she joined NASA in November 2001, (NASA/JPL photo) tional contributions to McGregor worked for CNN covering major stories such public understanding and as the Pathfinder mission landing on and the Mars appreciation of space exploration. Polar Lander. Other high profile stories included the San As the manager of News and Social Media at NASA’s Francisco earthquake, the Rodney King trial, OJ Simpson Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, trials and the 2000 presidential election recount. McGregor leads all major media campaigns for missions McGregor earned her bachelor’s degree in communi- including the landings, Deep Im- cation studies from the University of California, Los An- pact mission to a comet, Cassini mission at Saturn, Mars geles in 1990. Curiosity Rover landing, and many others. McGregor is the recipient of numerous awards includ- The award citation reads, “For more than twenty ing JPL’s Explorer Award for Strategic Leadership in 2008, years as a manager at NASA/JPL and as a producer at both the NASA Honor Award for Social Media Develop- CNN, Veronica McGregor has been in the vanguard of ment and the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal in sharing the story of space exploration with a worldwide 2010, the South by Southwest Interactive Award for Best audience.” Social Media Campaign in 2013, and tonight, the 2013 McGregor said, “I’m humbled to receive this honor RNASA Space Communicator Award. from RNASA and join the group of previous recipients Forbes magazine listed McGregor in 2010 as one who have done so much to communicate the excitement of the “20 Inspiring Women to Follow on .” Her of space exploration to the public.” work as part of what she calls the “hivemind” Using social media platforms such as Twitter, Face- behind the @MarsCuriosity rover has been featured in book, You Tube and Ustream.tv, McGregor has been re- Mashable, The Daily Beast, NBC, CNET, and others. She’s sponsible for delivering NASA content to wider audienc- currently tweeting as es than ever before. In 2008, she created @MarsPhoenix @AsteroidWatch, @ on Twitter which became the 5th most followed account NASAJPL, @MarsCu- during that summer. In 2009, she created NASA’s first riosity, @MarsRovers “Tweetup” at JPL which has been replicated into 50 simi- and through her per- lar events now dubbed “NASA Socials.” The events are sonal account @Ve- held across the country to bring the public “behind the ronicaMcG. Thanks scenes” to witness a NASA mission or launch. for following us @ Again in 2009, McGregor created NASA’s first Us- RNASAFoundation! tream.tv channel to enable viewers to ask questions directly to mission scientists and engineers during live streaming events. In 2010, she implemented “Curiosity McGregor poses Cam,” a live streaming webcam that broadcast the con- with the Curios- struction of the from inside the JPL Space- ity rover in 2012. craft Assembly Facility. The live stream included daily (NASA/JPL photo)

8 9 Miles O’Brien Space Communicator Award Presenter

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RNASA Advi- 16-hour marathon of live coverage. After years of nego- sor and 2002 Space tiations, NASA had signed an agreement with CNN that, Communicator win- if not for the disaster, would have made O’Brien the first ner, Miles O’Brien, is journalist to fly on a . O’Brien followed the presenting this year’s investigation and successful return to flight. He left CNN Space Communica- in December 2008. tor Award to Veronica A third-generation pilot with an instrument rating, McGregor. He said, “It O’Brien owns a Cirrus SR-22 and often pilots his airplane is not an understate- to assignments. He is often called upon to explain the ment to say she has world of aviation to a mass audience and has reported ex- led NASA into the age tensively on civil aviation issues and crash investigations. of social media. She is He has done four documentaries for PBS on transporta- not a household name, tion and infrastructure issued for the WNET Blueprint but she has made the America project, and one for WGBH Frontline: “Flying names “” and Cheap,” focused on the crash of Continental Flight 3407 “Curiosity” familiar and safety concerns surrounding the rise of regional air- to millions of people. lines. By finding novel ways O’Brien has won numerous awards over the years, in- to share the passion, cluding a half-dozen Emmys, and a Peabody and DuPont Miles O’Brien excitement and per- for his coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. (RNASA Image, 2011) sonalities behind these Currently residing in Washington, DC, he is the proud bold missions, she is father of a son at the U.S. Naval Academy and a daughter bringing many more fans into our space tent.” at Davidson College in North Carolina. O’Brien is a veteran, independent journalist who fo- cuses on science, technology and aerospace. He is the science correspondent for PBS NewsHour, a producer and director for the PBS science documentary series NOVA, a correspondent for the PBS documentary series FRONTLINE, and the chief correspondent for the Nation- al Science Foundation Science Nation series. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he earned a his- tory degree from Georgetown and began his broadcast- ing career in 1982 in Washington, DC. He was a reporter and anchor at TV stations in Boston, Massachusetts; Tampa, Florida; Albany, New York; and St. Joseph, Mis- souri. O’Brien joined CNN in 1992. While with CNN in Atlanta and New York, O’Brien served as CNN’s science, space, aviation technology, and environment correspondent. He anchored programs in- cluding Science and Technology Week, Headline News Primetime, and CNN American Morning. O’Brien has covered all aspects of space including re- ports on the , the shuttle dock- ings at , the first space station launch from Kazakh- Former astronauts (left) and Leroy stan, ’s return to space, landings on Mars, Chaio (right) join O’Brien covering STS-135 for the winning of the Ansari X-Prize, and the tragic loss of SpaceflightNow.com. (Photo by Xeni Jardin) Columbia and its crew, a story he told to the world in a

10 11 Elliot Pulham Emcee

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The RNASA Founda- In 1993, funding for the International Space Station (ISS) tion is pleased to have passed Congress by just one vote. To build support, Pul- Elliot H. Pulham return ham led a grassroots campaign that resulted in thousands this year as the emcee of letters mailed to Congress from people all over the for our awards gala. country touting the importance of keeping the program He is the chief execu- sold. The campaign resulted in ISS passing Congress by a tive officer of the Space 2 to 1 vote the next year. Pulham’s leadership earned him Foundation, a globally the coveted Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations respected nonprofit Society of America—the profession’s highest honor. organization whose Continuing with back in Seattle, from 1995 mission is “to advance to ‘97 Pulham served as deputy chairman, then chair- space-related endeav- man, of the Space Awareness Alliance. This coalition of ors to inspire, enable 30 corporations and non-profit organizations conducted Elliot Pulham and propel humanity.” national public affairs activities on behalf of America’s (Space Foundation Photo) With headquarters in space programs. He was a spokesperson at the Kennedy Colorado Springs, the Space Foundation publishes The Space Center for many interplanetary missions including Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space to Venus, Galileo to Jupiter, and Ulysses which Activity and provides three indexes that track daily flew past Jupiter to reach a polar orbit to study the sun. U.S. stock market performance of the space industry. Pulham joined the Space Foundation in Colorado Through their Space Certification and Space Technology Springs in 1998. He served as Executive Vice President, Hall of Fame programs, the Space Foundation recogniz- leading the Space Foundation’s public affairs, customer es space-based technologies and innovations that have relations, corporate development, communications and been adapted to improve life on Earth. The Space Foun- marketing teams before becoming chief executive officer, dation offers a broad range of space-related programs his current position, in 2001. His leadership is credited and contests for K-12, undergraduate students, graduate with more than doubling the attendance of the National students, and educators. Space Symposium and the founding of numerous educa- The Space Foundation is perhaps best known as the tional programs. host of the annual National Space Symposium. The 29th Pulham is chairman of the Hawaii Aerospace Ad- Space Symposium, held earlier this month in Colorado visory Committee and serves on the editorial board of Springs, had a sold-out exhibit area and attracted more New Space Journal (www.newspacejournal.com). He is a than 9,000 people involved in the public, private, and former Air civic leader and advisor to the chief of military space fields, as well as students and educators. staff and secretary of the Air Force, and a recipient of the The winner of the 2003 RNASA Space Communicator USAF Distinguished Public Service Medal. Award, Pulham has a long history communicating about A resident of space. His first job was with a Honolulu newspaper in his Colorado Springs, Pul- native Hawaii where he followed space projects. He left ham enjoys skiing, mo- Hawaii to work for the space part of the Boeing Com- torcycling, hiking, and pany in Seattle, Washington. camping in the Colorado From 1988 to 1998, Pulham was senior manager of Rockies with his wife, public relations, employee communication and advertis- Cynthia, and son, Wil- ing for all of Boeing’s space programs. He served as the liam. director of corporate communication for the Boeing Em- ployees Good Neighbor Fund—a united giving campaign that raised $18 million in a single year for health and hu- Pulham was emcee man service agencies. for RNASA in 2012. Pulham moved to Huntsville, Alabama when Boeing (NASA photo) was put in charge of the Space Station Work Packages.

12 13 Captain Michael J. Foreman Stellar Award Presenter Stellar Award Presenter

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The RNASA an astronaut in June 1998. He worked in the Astronaut The RNASA Foundation 9 mission where she lived and worked on the Aquarius Foundation appre- Space Station Branch and became deputy of the Space welcomes Nicole Passonno undersea research habitat with a six-person crew for 18 ciates Capt. Mi- Shuttle Branch while serving as a liaison between JSC Stott as a Stellar Award pre- days, the longest duration NEEMO mission to date. The chael J. Foreman, and the . senter this evening. She flew mission served as an analog for future lunar operations— USN (Ret.) present- His first space flight was STS-123 on Endeavour to the International Space testing advanced design concepts, robotic ing Stellar Awards which launched on the night of March 11, 2008. This Station (ISS) on STS-128 in devices for surface-based exploration, construction and this year. A veteran 25th space station assembly mission delivered the Jap- August 2009 and served as communication techniques, and advanced telemedicine of five spacewalks, anese Kibo module, the Canadian Dextre robotic arm, a member of the Expedi- hardware and techniques. Foreman flew on Captain Michael J. Foreman and took to replace Léopold Eyharts tions 20 and 21 crews be- In preparation for a long duration space flight, Stott STS-123 in March (NASA Photo) on the space station. Foreman performed three space- fore returning on STS-129 in completed a Russian language immersion class in Mos- 2008 and STS-129 walks that included installation of Kibo and Dextre, re- November of that year. She Nicole Stott cow and ISS systems training at each of the international in November 2009. He’s currently the chief of the Safety placing a power control module, testing a tile repair kit, also flew on STS-133, the (NASA Photo) partner training sites in Russia, Japan, Germany, and Can- Branch of the Astronaut Office. and mounting the MISSE 6 experiment. STS-123 landed last flight of Space Shuttle ada. Foreman was born in Columbus in March 1957, but on March 26, 2008. Discovery in 2011. Stott’s first flight was a flight engineer on ISS Expedi- considers Wadsworth, Ohio his home town. He received Foreman’s second flight was the 31st shuttle flight Nicole Passonno was born in Albany, New York, but tions 20 and 21 crews in 2009. She launched to the ISS a BS degree in from the U.S. Na- to the station, STS-129. Atlantis launched on November considers Clearwater, Florida her hometown. She earned on Discovery STS-128 on August 28, 2009. During STS- val Academy in 1979. 16, 2009 and delivered two Express Logistics Carriers, her BS in aeronautical engineering from Embry-Riddle 128, she performed one spacewalk lasting 6 hours and 39 Foreman became a Naval Aviator in January 1981, 30,000 pounds of parts, and was the last shuttle flight Aeronautical University in 1987 and then went to work minutes. While on ISS, she participated in the first cap- assigned to Patrol Squadron Twenty-Three at Naval Air to return a station astronaut, Nicole Stott. Foreman did as a structural engineer with Pratt and Whitney Govern- ture of the Japanese cargo vehicle HTV and installation Station (NAS) Brunswick, Maine. He made deployments two spacewalks that included installation of antennas ment Engines in West Palm Beach, Florida. She spent of the Colbert treadmill into the Tranquility module. She to Rota, Spain; Lajes, Azores; Bermuda and Panama. and brackets on the Unity node, Columbus module, and a year with the Advanced Engines Group performing returned on Atlantis with the crew of STS-129 on Novem- Following this tour, he attended the U.S. Naval Post- truss. STS-129 mission landed on Thanksgiving weekend structural analyses of advanced jet engine component ber 29, 2009 after logging 91 days in space. graduate School in Monterey, CA where he earned a at KSC. From June 2010 to May 2011, Foreman served designs. Her next was STS-133 from February 24 MS degree with distinction in aeronautical engineering as chief of External Programs at , In 1988, Stott joined NASA at the Kennedy Space to March 9, 2011. This 39th and final mission for Space in 1986. Foreman conducted his thesis research at the Ohio. Center (KSC) as an operations engineer in the Orbiter Shuttle Discovery delivered the Permanent Multipurpose NASA Ames in Mountainview, CA. Foreman has been recognized with the Legion of Processing Facility. She held a variety of positions within Module (PMM) and the fourth Express Logistics Carrier After graduating, Foreman was assigned as the assis- Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritori- NASA Shuttle Processing, including vehicle operations (ELC-4) with critical spare parts and supplies. Stott oper- tant air operations officer on USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) in ous Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy engineer; NASA convoy commander; Shuttle flow direc- ated the ISS robotic arm for the unberth and installations Norfolk, Virginia. He flew as an E-2 pilot with VAW-120 Achievement Medal and various other awards. He left tor for Endeavour; and orbiter project engineer for Co- of the ELC-4 and PMM. She also served as the onboard EVA crewmember for two space walks and as flight en- and VAW-127. He moved to NAS Patuxent River, Mary- the Navy in June 2009. lumbia. In 1992, she also earned an MS in engineering gineer for entry. The 13-day mission made 202 of land upon selection to the U.S. Naval School Foreman is married to the former Lorrie Dancer of management from the University of Central Florida. Earth. (USNTPS) in 1989. In June 1990, he graduated and was Oklahoma City. They have three children. He enjoys golf, As part of KSC’s Space Station Integration Office, Sto- tt relocated to Huntington Beach, California in 1996 to Stott has been recognized with numerous honors in- assigned to the Force Warfare Aircraft Test Directorate. home repair/improvement, working out, and spending serve as the NASA project lead for the ISS truss elements cluding NASA’s Space Flight, Distinguished Service, and He was reassigned in 1991 as an operations officer at time with his family. under construction at the Boeing Space Station facility. Exceptional Achievement medals. Among other recogni- USNTPS and instructed in the F-18, P-3, T-2, T-38, U-21, In 1998, she joined the team in tions, she received the 2009 Embry Riddle Aeronautical U-6 and X-26 glider. Houston as a member of the NASA Aircraft Operations University Alumni Excellence Award. In 1993, Foreman was assigned to the Naval Air Division, working as a flight simulation engineer on the Stott is married Systems Command in Crystal City, Virginia, first as the Shuttle Training Aircraft. with one child. She deputy, and then as the class desk (chief engineer) of- Selected as a in July 2000, Stott’s enjoys flying, snow ficer for the T-45 Goshawk Aircraft Program. He then first assignment after completing her skiing, , returned to NAS Patuxent River, this time as the military was crew evaluations of station payloads for the Astro- woodworking, paint- director for the Research and Engineering Group of the naut Office Station Operations Branch. She also worked ing, and gardening. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. He was also as a support astronaut for the crew and as assigned as the Navy liaison to NASA’s Advanced Orbit- an ISS Capsule Communicator. Stott in a Russian er Cockpit Project at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). In April 2006, Stott was a crew member on the NASA at the ISS dur- Foreman was the technical lead for the Advanced Foreman was a Mission Specialist on STS-129. Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) ing STS-133 in 2011. Orbiter Cockpit Project team when he was selected as (NASA photo) (NASA photo)

14 15 Mayor Annise Parker 2013 Sponsors Welcome Address Stellar Luncheon Speaker

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The RNASA Foundation is Former NASA Astronaut, Sandra CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS OMEGA WATCH pleased to have the Honorable H. “Sandy” Magnus, PhD, was the OMEGA Watches Annise D. Parker, mayor of Hous- featured speaker at the Stellar The Aerospace Corporation ton, welcome our guests this eve- Awards Luncheon earlier today. ARES Corporation KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON’S PORTRAIT She is the executive director of the ning. Upon learning that former ATK Eagle Applied Sciences, LLC Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison American Institute of Aeronautics Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation would receive the National Space and Astronautics, the world’s larg- PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISERS Trophy tonight, Parker said, “As a est technical society dedicated to Barrios Technology Annise Parker Texan and as the mayor of ‘space Sandra Magnus the global aerospace profession, Bastion Technologies, Inc. ARES Corporation (NASA Photo) city,’ I want to personally thank (NASA Photo) with more than 35,000 members The Boeing Company Senator Hutchison for her leader- in 79 countries. Booz Allen Hamilton ATK ship in keeping the space program strong and also for From Belleville, Illinois, Magnus earned a de- Cimarron GeoControl Systems, Inc. investing in science education to prepare the next gen- gree from the University of Science and Tech- DB Consulting Group, Inc. Jacobs eration of space explorers.” nology in 1986, and a master’s in electrical engineer- ERC Keystone Engineering Company Parker is Houston’s 61st mayor and one of only two ing in 1990. From 1986 to 1991, Magnus worked as a GeoControl Systems, Inc. L-3 STRATIS stealth engineer on the Navy’s A-12 Attack Aircraft for women to hold the City’s highest elected office. She is Honeywell Aerospace Lockheed Martin responsible for all aspects of the general management McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company. She received her ManTech International Jacobs of the City and for enforcement of all laws and ordi- PhD from the School of and Engineer- MEI Technologies, Inc. Keystone Engineering Company nances. Despite her busy schedule, she has made nu- ing at in 1996. OMEGA Watches L-3 STRATIS merous trips to D.C. as an advocate for Johnson Space Selected by NASA in April 1996, Magnus worked in Orbital Sciences Corporation Lockheed Martin Center’s programs. the Astronaut Office Payloads/Habitability branch until Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Parker spent six years as a City Council member and May 1998 when she was assigned as a “Russian Cru- ManTech International six years as City Controller. She is the only person in sader,” traveling to Russia in support of hardware test- MEI Technologies, Inc. STELLAR AWARD TROPHIES Houston history to hold the offices of council member, ing and products development. In August 2000, she was Oceaneering International, Inc. ATK controller and mayor. This is her second term as mayor. CAPCOM for the International Space Station (ISS). OMEGA Watches Under Parker’s management, Houston has become STS-112 in 2002 was her first flight. This 10-day ISS Orbital Sciences Corporation STELLAR AWARD PENS the job growth capital of the nation. Additionally, her assembly mission delivered the S-1 truss. She returned Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne tenure has also included Rebuild Houston, a pay-as-you- to the ISS on STS-126 in November 2008 as an Expedi- Fisher Space Pen Co. SAIC go comprehensive street and drainage improvement tion 18 crew member. After four and a half months in SpaceX program that will provide jobs for Houstonians for years space that included installing systems to increase crew STELLAR AWARD EVALUATION PANEL to come; voter approval of a $410 public improvement size to six, she returned on STS-119 in March 2009. She SGT, Inc. bond program; creation of an independent organization then served at NASA Headquarters in the Exploration Arnold D. Aldrich to oversee the City’s crime lab operations and the open- Systems Mission Directorate, working with the interna- University of Houston-Clear Lake Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.) ing of a unique sobering center for public intoxication tional community on ISS payloads and procedures. UTC Aerospace Systems Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. cases In July 2011, Magnus flew on STS-135, the final Wyle Dr. Glynn S. Lunney An active member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, space shuttle flight. As loadmaster, she was responsible Parker also serves as a member of the U.S. Department for the transfer and return thousands of pounds of sup- CREDITS SPECIAL THANKS of Homeland Security Secretary’s Advisory Council and plies and equipment to and from the station. After STS- is on the boards of the Texas Environmental Research 135, she was the deputy chief of the Astronaut Office Multimedia Production by Space City Films Jeffrey Carr Consortium and Houston Galveston Area Council. until leaving in October 2012. Program book writer/editor, Marianne Dyson Irene Chan A second generation native Houstonian, Parker Her many awards include NASA’s Space Flight, Dis- earned a BA from and spent 20 years tinguished Service, and Exceptional Service medals; and Book and menu art, design, layout by Lindsey Cousins/ Craig Insurance working in the oil and gas industry. the 40 at 40 Award given to former collegiate women Bayside Graphics David Hamblin, CPA Parker and her life partner Kathy Hubbard have been athletes to recognize the impact of Title IX. Magnus en- Cover artist Pat Rawlings/Eagle Applied Sciences, Inc. Hyatt Regency Houston together for more than 20 years and are advocates for joys soccer, reading, cooking, travel, and is an avid run- Cover art based on photo by Summar Smith-Zak/ MRI Technologies adoption, with two adopted daughters and a son. ner. The Dallas Morning News NASA Johnson Space Center Printing by Printing for Less Space Center Rotary Club

16 17 PROGRAM 27th Annual Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Gala Friday, April 26, 2013 Houston Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom

6:00 RECEPTION Victoria Reva-Dorsch, Pianist

7:00 WELCOME Rodolfo González, Chairman, RNASA Foundation Honorable Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS Clear Springs High School JROTC Cadets: Eryn Behne, Amber Carter, Erial Marshall, and Deanna McFeron

NATIONAL ANTHEM Avery Pate Weigand

INVOCATION Dr. David Fannin, Pastor, Nassau Bay Baptist Church

DINNER

8:15 2012 YEAR-IN-REVIEW FILM Space City Films

MASTER OF CEREMONIES Elliot Pulham, President and CEO, Space Foundation

PRESENTATION OF SPACE COMMUNICATOR AWARD to Veronica McGregor Miles O’Brien, PBS NewsHour Science Correspondent

PRESENTATION OF STELLAR AWARDS Capt. Michael J. Foreman, USN (Ret.), NASA Astronaut Nicole P. Stott, NASA Astronaut

PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY to Kay Bailey Hutchison Capt. Eugene A. Cernan, USN (Ret.), Former Gemini/Apollo Astronaut

PRESENTATION OF THE OMEGA WATCH Lt. Gen. Thomas Stafford, USAF (Ret.)

RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS AND CLOSING

18 19 2013 RNASA FOUNDATION

Rotary National Award for Space Achievement

The Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation was founded in 1985 to organize and coordinate an annual event to recognize outstand- ing achievements in space and create greater public awareness of the benefits of space exploration. Each year, the Foundation presents the National Space Tro- phy (NST) to an outstanding American (see previous winners on page 33) who has made major contributions to our nation’s space program. Nominations are solicited each fall from leaders in government, industry, and professional organizations. The winner is selected by a vote of the RNASA’s Board of Advisors (page 34) that includes current and former NASA center directors, leaders of aerospace corpora- tions, space journalists, and previous award recipients. Since 1989, the RNASA Foundation has also recog- nized the “unsung heroes” of the space program with Stellar Awards (pages 24-32) for individual and team achievements. The RNASA Foundation is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors, a majority of whom must be members in good standing of the Space Center Rotary (SCR) club. One third of the directors are elected each June for three-year terms except for the SCR presi- dent who serves for one year while president. The RNASA Committee (pictured) serves the board and includes the directors, officers, corporate repre- sentatives, event coordinators, and dedicated Rotarians who help organize and produce a quality and memo- rable evening for our sponsors (page 17) and guests. All rows L to R, Back: Bob Wren, Marcus Excess funds remaining after event expenses are do- Havican, Jayant Ramakrishnan, Bill Taylor (Vice Chairman), nated to space-related educational programs. Last year, Gary Johnson, Tim Kropp the proceeds were donated to the NASA Aerospace Third: Geoff Atwater (Treasurer), Rodolfo González (Chair- Scholars Program in honor of NST Winner Mike Coats. man), Mike Hernandez, Joe Mayer The Aerospace Scholars Program provides thousands Second: Shelley Baccus, Duane Ross, Frank Perez, Rosalind of students the opportunity to experience the exciting Perez, Philip Harris, Irene Chan work being done at Johnson Space Center. Front: Jenny Devolites, Marilyn Musial (SCR President), Marianne Dyson, Lindsey Cousins, Susan Gomez The RNASA Foundation is grateful for the enthusi- Not pictured: Floyd Bennett, Kippy Caraway, Jeff Carr, Mary asm and support it receives from the aerospace indus- Alys Cherry, Jess Davis, Steven Fredrickson, Bill try, educational organizations, NASA, and the Depart- Geissler, Jacinda Green, Jack Lister, Diana Norman, Branelle ment of Defense that allows the continued recognition Rodriguez, L. Jean Walker (Secretary), Lori Wheaton of outstanding achievements in space exploration.

20 21 2013 RNASA Stellar Awards Program Evaluation Panel Members Lunney served at NASA Headquarters twice during He retired in 2007 and is now an aerospace consultant. 1976 and later in 1980, first as deputy associate admin- Aldrich has received numerous honors including the Pres- istrator (AA) for Space Flight, and then as acting AA for idential Rank of Distinguished Executive and the NASA Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Space Transportation Operations. In 1981, he returned Distinguished Service Medal. to Houston to manage the . Each fall, the RNASA Foundation solicits Stellar Award craft. When NASA formed in 1958, Kraft was one of the In 1985, Lunney left NASA and became president of General Kevin P. Chil- nominations of space industry workers and teams de- 36 original members of the developing Rockwell’s Systems Division in California. After a ton is a member of the serving of special recognition. This year, 106 individual . tour at Rockwell Space Systems Division, he returned to RNASA Board of Advisors and 29 team nominations were received in four catego- Kraft was the first flight director and led NASA Flight Houston in 1989 to lead Rockwell’s Space Operations Co. who joined the Stellar ries (see citations on pages 24-32). “Each company and Operations through . He became the director of that became part of United Space Alliance (USA) in 1995. Award Evaluation panel organization may only nominate a select few people or what is now Johnson Space Center in 1971, playing a vital Lunney was VP and program manager of USA’s Space this year. The former as- teams in each category, so just being nominated is quite role in the success of the final Apollo missions and the Flight Operations Contract until his retirement in 1999. tronaut and commander an achievement,” noted Jennifer Devolites, the RNASA first Space Shuttle flights. of US Strategic Com- Stellar Awards Committee chairman. “The Foundation Since his retirement in 1982, he has served as a consul- Arnold D. Aldrich is a mand received the 2011 General Kevin Chilton is proud to bring the outstanding work of all the nomi- tant and board member of various Houston companies, as member of the RNASA National Space Trophy. (RNASA Photo) nees to the attention of a wider community.” director-at-large of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, Board of Advisors who A graduate of the U. S. Air All nominees are treated to an insiders’ tour of John- and as a member of the Board of Visitors at his alma mat- is serving his fifth year Force (USAF) Pilot Training and Test Pilot Schools, Chilton son Space Center (JSC) and an awards luncheon with a er, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. on the Stellar Award holds a BS in engineering science from the USAF Acad- distinguished speaker. This year’s speaker was Dr. San- His book, FLIGHT: My Life In Mission Control, published Evaluation panel. emy and an MS in mechanical engineering from Columbia dra Magnus (see profile on page 16). Nominees receive in 2001, was a New York Times bestseller. Kraft received Aldrich joined the Space University. He served operation and test assignments in framed certificates of recognition and blue ribbons to the 1999 National Space Trophy. In 2011, Building 30 at Task Group at Langley the RF-4, F-4, and F-15 prior to his selection as an astro- wear at the evening banquet so that guests can identify JSC was named the Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Mission Control Field in 1959 following naut in 1987. Arnold D. Aldrich them and offer their congratulations. Center in his honor. graduation from North- Chilton piloted the maiden flight of Endeavour on STS- (RNASA Photo) The winners of the Stellar Awards are chosen by an eastern University. He 49 in 1992, and the Space Radar Laboratory mission, STS- esteemed panel of judges based on which accomplish- Dr. Glynn S. Lunney, is a held a number of key flight operations management 59, in 1994. In 1996, he commanded STS-76, the third ments will have the most impact on future space activi- member of the RNASA positions during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo pro- docking mission to the Russian Space Station Mir. He ties and that meet the criteria of recognizing “unsung Board of Advisors who is grams. He served as deputy program manager; served as deputy program manager for the International heroes.” The winners are announced at the banquet serving his tenth year on Apollo Spacecraft Program Office deputy manager dur- Space Station until leaving NASA in 1998. where they receive a distinctive engraved marble tro- the Stellar Awards Evalu- ing the Apollo Soyuz Test Project; Orbiter Project manag- Chilton served on the phy generously sponsored this year by ATK. ation Panel. He was the er during development of Space Shuttles Discovery and Staff, the Air Staff, the Joint Staff, and commanded the 2005 National Space Tro- Atlantis; and Space Shuttle Program manager. Following 9th Reconnaissance Wing, 8th Air Force, Joint Functional Stellar Awards Evaluation Panel phy winner. the Challenger accident, Aldrich was appointed direc- Component Command for Space and Global Strike, and Lunney graduated from tor of the National Space Transportation System (Space Air Force Space Command. From 2007 to 2011, he com- Dr. Christopher C. Kraft, Jr. is a founding member Dr. the University of Detroit Shuttle Program) at NASA Headquarters where he led re- manded the U. S. Strategic Command overseeing plans (RNASA Photo) of the RNASA Board of in 1958. He worked at covery and return-to-flight efforts. He then served as AA and operations for all U. S. conducting strategic Advisors, and he has what is now Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio for Aeronautics and Space Technology and, later, AA for deterrence and the Department of Defense’s space and led the RNASA Stellar and transferred to Langley in Virginia in 1958. Lunney Space Systems Development. cyberspace operations. He retired from the Air Force in Award Evaluation Panel joined the Space Task Group in 1959 and moved to Hous- In 1994, Aldrich left NASA and joined Lockheed Mis- 2011 and now serves as a director of Orbital Sciences, since 1997. ton in 1962. He was a flight director for Gemini and Apollo siles and Space Company in Sunnyvale, California. He Level 3, Anadarko, the Aerospace Corporation, and Scha- Kraft joined and head of the Flight Director’s Office starting in 1968. was vice president, Commercial Space Business De- fer Corporation. NASA’s predecessor at He received an honorary doctorate from the University velopment and then vice president, Strategic Technol- Langley Field, Virginia of Scranton in 1971. In 1972, Lunney became manager of ogy Planning. With the merger of Lockheed and Martin in 1945 and spent four- the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, and manager of the Apollo Marietta, he became director of Program Operations at Dr. Chris Kraft Lockheed Martin’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. (RNASA Photo) teen years testing air- Spacecraft Office starting in 1973. continued next page

22 23 Early Career Stellar Nominees

Rotary National Award for Space Achievement

Ms. Erica Marie Abrahamson of UTC Aerospace Mr. Thomas Jaspero Cognata of MEI Technologies, Inc. - Systems - Exceptional technical skill and leadership in Dedicated professionalism with proven, exceptional sup- project management supporting the Orion environ- port to NASA programs, and a commitment to the NASA mental controls and life support system. community.

Mr. Jason R. Adam of NASA Marshall Space Flight Mr. Jacob C. Counts of Boeing - Exemplary performance Center - Outstanding technical excellence in the devel- and leadership of the successful International Space Sta- opment, analysis, and implementation of integrated tion improved payload Ethernet hub gateway project. crew abort systems for NASA Space Launch Systems (SLS) and Commercial Crew programs. Mr. Sean C. Cupitt of Boeing - Outstanding technical ex- pertise in developing launch vehicle dynamic modeling Mr. Brian F. Banker of NASA Johnson Space Center - processes and leading development of integrated loads Exceptional innovation, technical excellence, and lead- design criteria for the NASA/Boeing SLS Core Element and 2012 Early Career Stellar Award Winners (L to R): Robert Behnken (presenting), Brian Crisp, Adam Schlesinger, Chris ership that has substantially contributed to the success other programs. Vandezande, Pamela August, Bobby Cohanim, Steve Vanderark accepting for , K. Megan McArthur of CryoCart, Morpheus, and other NASA projects. (presenting). (NASA photo) Ms. Karen A. Draper of Oceaneering Space Systems - Mr. Jayson A. Batenhorst of Jacobs - Excellent perfor- Superior knowledge and commitment to excellence for all development of innovative to achieve National Ms. Molly O. Olson of Boeing - Outstanding project man- mance and career progression in supporting flight hard- elements of government property management. Space Transportation Policy objectives that enable the agement of transition of crew quarters and crew health ware projects, including the emergency mask and ad- future of commercial human space transportation. care system hardware and providing critical roles in the vanced resistive exercise device. Mr. Zachary B. Drewry of United Space Alliance - Mission Evaluation Room during ISS extravehicular activi- Outstanding technical accomplishments and an innova- Ms. Jael P. Lamothe of NASA Kennedy Space Center - ties (EVAs). Mr. David S. Beadle of Lockheed Martin - Superior per- tive mindset that will benefit future NASA mission opera- Technical excellence and innovation in developing and formance in the development of International Space tions. executing a nontraditional partnership to sustain NASA Ms. Nicole Yvette Orozco of Boeing - Exceptional dedi- Station (ISS) software tools for crew use to support dai- shuttle logistics depot capabilities for future use by NASA cation, hard work, and technical excellence to overcome ly activity planning, procedure, and stowage manage- Mr. Leo Gard of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - Technical programs logistics and on-orbit challenges to maintain ISS water ment. excellence and exceptional leadership in advancing space processing operations and ISS six-person crew operations power systems. Mr. Aaron S. Leichner of Pratt & Whitney and utilization. Mr. Ryan C. Brodie of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - Rocketdyne - Technical excellence and exceptional lead- Outstanding development of a fracture control plan for Mr. Jeremy S. Gibson of Lockheed Martin - Outstanding ership in advancing small liquid rocket engines. Ms. Chang Qian of ATK - Extraordinary systems engineer- hardware on the J-2X rocket engine. contributions to software projects supporting the NASA ing, contributing to the successful development of the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Mission Operations Director- Mr. William D. Lopez of MEI Technologies, Inc. - SLS booster, Ares, and -X. Mr. Chris Brown of Barrios - Pioneering innovative so- ate. Exceptional implementation of the Telescience Resource lutions to critical ISS life support systems, providing a Kit (TReK) at the Air Force Operations Location at NASA Ms. Susan V. Schuh of MEI Technologies, Inc. - Excep- safer environment, substantial crew time savings, and Mr. Ryan T. Gill of Boeing - Exceptional hardware delivery JSC, providing a 24-hour-per-day, 365-day-per-year op- tional dedication and outstanding efforts producing the an improved opportunity to utilize the ISS as a national erations capability. first NASA Crew Comments Database serving as NASA’s laboratory. record, daily project management mentor, and lessons learned/tool improvement advocate. most complete, searchable archive of ISS post-flight crew Dr. William M. Marshall of NASA Glenn Research Ms. Theresa M. Castillo of ARES Corporation - debriefing data. Center - Exceptional leadership and technical expertise Successful development of a “first of its kind” quantita- Ms. Mary Ann Grant of UTC Aerospace Systems - Excep- in rocket combustion research and testing that has en- tive risk model to calculate the likelihood of fire on the tional leadership in implementing innovative designs to 1Lt. George Ralph Sondecker of U.S. Air Force - hanced numerous NASA programs and significantly aid- International Space Station. make the extravehicular mobility unit functional on the Exceptional contributions to the Space Environment ISS well beyond the retirement of the Space Shuttle. ed the technical community. NanoSat Experiment (SENSE) CubeSat experiment, dem- Major Joseph G. Clemmer of U. S. Air Force - Excep- onstrating the potential for low-cost small to Mr. Jeffrey M. Megivern of Pratt & Whitney tional early career contributions supporting United Dr. Lucie B. Johannes of NASA Johnson Space Center - perform operational Air Force missions. States’ involvement in space as intercontinental bal- Exceptional metallurgical engineering leadership, contri- Rocketdyne - Outstanding support to the development listic missile combat crewmember, Global Positioning butions to Agency programs and projects and advance- and testing of the J-2X upper stage engine. Mr. Anthony N. Vareha of United Space Alliance - System mission commander, instructor, evaluator, flight ments in state-of-the-art welding. Exceptional contributions leading every major failure res- commander, and operational tester culminating as as- Mr. Tanner P. Moore of Jacobs- Exceptional contribu- olution effort for the International Space Station electri- sistant operations officer at the 17th Test Squadron at Mr. Bradley T. Jones of NASA Johnson Space Center - tions to the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation cal power system. Schriever Air Force Base (AFB). Exceptional technical and programmatic expertise and System (CEVIS) project and demonstrated enthusiasm continued next page for human spaceflight.

24 25 Mid Career Stellar Nominees

Rotary National Award for Space Achievement

Mr. Mark D. Bergan of Boeing - Superior knowledge, Mr. Sammy Garcia of Jacobs - Exceptional project man- expertise and dedication resulting in successful delivery agement and systems engineering contributions to space of NASA docking systems hook assembly prototypes. simulation and testing during the design, installation, and commissioning of the JSC Chamber A high-vacuum and Mr. Alan S. Bernat of Boeing - Significant development liquid nitrogen thermo-siphon systems supporting cham- and design contributions in engines and propulsion de- ber upgrades. sign in the Space Shuttle era and beyond. Mr. Gary W. Gardner of U. S. Air Force - Exceptional con- Mr. Jeff A. Boxell of Lockheed Martin - Exceptional tributions to U.S. advancement in space as electronic in- leadership, development, and support, of the Mission telligence Analyst and Surveillance and Warning Center Control Center communication system. reporter, Space Test and Evaluation analyst, manager of Space Systems Integration and Test, Operational Test 2012 Mid Career Stellar Award Winners (L to R): K. Megan McArthur (presenting), Mike Burghardt, Nancy Rustemeyer, Ms. Nubia Andrea Carvajal of MEI Technologies, and Evaluation technical director, culminating as director, Kevin Lunde, Anna Jarvis, Paul Hearn, Joan Singer, Nick Costen, Julie Watanabe-Sloan, Robert Behnken (presenting). Not Inc. - True dedication and superior contributions at Space Test Integration Office at the Space Innovation and pictured: Judith “Charlie” Blackwell-Thompson. (NASA photo) NASA, and in establishment of an International Colony Development Center at Schriever AFB. of Learners who will be the humanspace flight leaders Mr. George W. Jacobs of NASA Kennedy Space Center Ms. Amanda L. Lynch of Jacobs - Exceptional leadership of the future. Dr. Razvan Gaza of Lockheed Martin - Innovative efforts (KSC) - Successful execution of the NASA Space Shuttle and performance in successful Advanced Exploration to improve radiation protection for crew and hardware Transition and Retirement Program at KSC. Deep Space Habitat integration and testing. Mr. John C. Curran of Boeing - Outstanding contribu- systems for exploration beyond low Earth orbit. tions to innovative and safe structural designs for the Mr. Christopher S. Johnson of Bastion Technologies - Mr. James H. McMichael of NASA Johnson Space space industry. Mr. Christopher A. Gerace of NASA Kennedy Space Exemplary service in support of the development and Center - Significant contributions as lead system engineer testing of planetary instrumentation for science explora- to the design and development of the capsule parachute Center - Exceptional dedication, hard work, technical ex- assembly system for the MPCV. Mr. Frederick E. Dodd of Pratt & Whitney cellence and sustained leadership in furthering the Agen- tion and of the Sample Analysis on Mars (SAM) instru- Rocketdyne - Exceptional technical excellence and lead- ment on board the Mars Science Lab rover. cy’s commitment to developing a commercial crew hu- Mr. Aaron L. Mears of UTC Aerospace Systems - ership towards the advancement of liquid rocket engine man space capability to the International Space Station. Outstanding career dedicated to human spaceflight, with combustion devices. Ms. Maria C. Keilich of UTC Aerospace Systems - Exceptional technical and skills leadership in systems en- contributions critical to the success of NASA’s EVA Pro- Mr. John A. Gouveia of L-3 STRATIS - Superior knowledge gineering to support the development of the ISS life sup- gram and post-Shuttle availability of the extravehicular Mr. James M. Engle of Boeing - Outstanding leader- and expertise in lean software process and software man- mobility unit. ship in the design, development, test, and delivery of a port system water processor, generator system, agement applied to creation of innovative methods, en- and Sabatier system. critical component of the international docking adapter abling major process improvement for flight, simulation, Mr. Mark A. Miller of ARES Corporation - Successful de- (IDA) and the Energia IDA primary structure. and mission operations software projects. velopment of innovative program planning and control Mr. Terry G. Koelbl of NASA Marshall Space Flight Cen- tools used for International Space Station commercial ve- ter - Exemplary technical leadership in the areas of avi- hicle coordination. Mr. Thomas O. Engler of NASA Kennedy Space Ms. Tamara L. Hoskins of ATK - Outstanding accomplish- onics trade studies, avionics concept development and Center - Outstanding technical leadership and innova- ments in driving innovative supplier sourcing solutions architecture design supporting launch vehicle configura- Mr. Jeffrey L. Musler of NASA Johnson Space tion facilitating the growth of a globally competitive and internal process improvements. tions. U.S. commercial space sector, and establishing inven- Center - Exceptional contributions to the management and leadership of human spaceflight mission operations. tive and nontraditional partnerships that are beneficial Mr. Scott A. Hutchison of Lockheed Martin - Outstanding Ms. Laurie Ann Labra of Lockheed Martin - for NASA. efforts supporting human spaceflight programs, including Exceptional leadership in design and delivery of NASA Dr. Jianjun Ni of ERC - Outstanding leadership in utilizing driving new design approaches to support the Mission human spaceflight training and the hardware systems, ultra wide band technology for multiple tracking applica- Mr. Ven C. Feng of NASA Johnson Space Center - Control Center 21st Century Initiative and to expedite software, and ground operations supporting the Mission tions, resulting in two NASA patent applications. Exemplary performance, outstanding leadership, and NASA’s future mission support objectives. Control Center and Integrated Training Facility. creation of a model of teamwork, mutual respect, and Mr. Sean K. O’Rourke of United Space Alliance - collaborative -finding for the ISS and future in- Mr. Daniel L. Irvin of Boeing - Outstanding leadership and Ms. Lisa M. Lane of Boeing - Exemplary performance in Pioneering contributions to the ISS Visiting Vehicle Officer ternational spaceflight endeavors. technical excellence in the space program for 25 years. launch vehicle development through sustained structur- participation in the SpaceX to ISS missions to provide a al analysis excellence. foundation for all future commercial missions to the ISS. Mr. Steve L. Fonteyne of Pratt & Whitney Ms. Monica A. Jacinto of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - Outstanding support and dedication to Mr. Charles M. Lundquist of NASA Johnson Space Mr. Satish Reddy of Jacobs- Exceptional expertise in Rocketdyne - Pioneeering large scale development and Center - Extraordinary leadership and personal dedi- structural and stress analysis and outstanding dedication rocket engine development programs and mentoring of technology maturation of the Mondaloy alloy, and con- new employees. cation in the development of the Orion Multi-Purpose to NASA flight safety and mission success. tributing to spaceflight programs. Crew Vehicle (MPCV) Program Office. continued next page continued next page

26 27 continued from page 27 Mr. Robert C. vanGiessen of Pratt & Whitney Late Career Stellar Nominees Mr. Aaron D. Schram of L-3 STRATIS - Exceptional tech- Rocketdyne - Exceptional leadership in safety of flight of nical excellence, hard work, leadership, and dedication the RD-180 engine for the launch vehicle. in ensuring the successful development of critical train- ing systems for the 21st century (TS21) high-fidelity Mr. Kevin M. Wells of NASA Johnson Space Center - Sus- Rotary National Award for Space Achievement training simulations for human spaceflight operations. tained leadership and superior efforts in assuring extrave- hicular capability on the International Space Station. Mr. Thomas M. Simon of NASA Johnson Space Mr. Thomas L. Andrews of Boeing - Outstanding accom- Mr. Eric A. Howell of Boeing - Outstanding technical Center - Exceptional technical and programmatic exper- Mr. Andrew D. Williams of U. S. Air Force Research Labo- plishments and exceptional excellence in leading design leadership contributions to ISS development programs tise in developing innovative solutions to certify com- ratory - Exceptional leadership and accomplishments in of large aerospace structures. and driving the execution of the nitrogen oxygen resup- mercial human space transportation systems for ISS the development of spacecraft thermal technologies for ply system. missions. manned and unmanned space applications including mul- Mr. Steven W. Bragado of U. S. Air Force - Exceptional tiple experiments on ISS. Dr. Edward De La Rosa Sosa of Jacobs – Outstanding career contributions supporting United States involve- Mr. Kim A. Hughes of Boeing - Sustained excellence in ment in space as Systems Threat Assessment analyst, contribution to human spaceflight through the research Mr. Edward Young of Boeing – Outstanding system safety hardware development and integration for human space- Missile Warning operator, Space Satellite operator, cru- and exploitation of breakthrough nanotechnology ap- leadership for the Nitrogen Oxygen Recharge System Proj- flight programs. cial roles for MILSATCOM, GPS, and the Space Battlelab plied to space. ect which contributed greatly to its success. culminating as technical director. Mr. Claude Russell Joyner of Pratt & Whitney Mr. Scott B. Thurston of NASA Kennedy Space Center - Rocketdyne - Technical leadership and excellence in ad- Exceptional technical and programmatic expertise and Dr. Foy McNeil Cheatwood of NASA Langley Research vanced space mission architectures and nuclear thermal developing innovative solutions to achieve National Center - Outstanding development and demonstration propulsion. Space Transportation Policy objectives that enable the of novel hypersonic inflatable atmospheric decelerator future of commercial human space transportation. technology for use on future human and robotic mis- Mr. Robert K. Levy of Boeing - Recognized technical ex- sions. pertise and knowledge of the International Space Station Mr. Craig A. Tyer of Boeing - Exceptional dedication, electrical power system architecture and system safety. leadership and hard work resulting in successful ISS Mr. John R. Christensen of Boeing - Outstanding achieve- docking adapter design reviews with RSC-Energia and ments in advancing human spaceflight through excel- NASA. Mr. Frank C. McCall of Boeing - Passion for people and lence in leadership of mechanical systems design. the quest for human spaceflight that continues to inspire the next generation to create safe and innovative designs Mr. Larry G. Clark of ATK - Exceptional technical ability to keep human exploration alive and thriving. and leadership resulting in selection as engineering di- rector for the First Stage Booster in support of several Mr. Michael Melgares of Jacobs - Outstanding project human rated launch vehicles and programs. leadership contributions to the Multi-Purpose Crew Ve- hicle Orion parachute system. Mr. Jim A. Clark of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - Tech- nical excellence and exceptional leadership in support of Mr. Tom A. Mulder of Boeing - Outstanding contribution the RL10 upper stage engine for the evolved expendable to Boeing’s commercial crew transportation system de- launch vehicle. velopment. Mr. Carlos F. Enriquez of Boeing - Significant contribu- Mr. William M. Nehman of Lockheed Martin- Outstand- tion to International Space Station mechanisms design ing knowledge and understanding of space station telem- and development. etry data that has contributed greatly to developing new processes to ensure ISS Program goals are met. Ms. Deborah J. Hahn of NASA Kennedy Space Center - Exemplary service to the U. S. space program and the aerospace indrustry. Mr. Richard Nygren of SGT - Exemplary leadership and contributions to human spaceflight programs spanning Mr. John A. Halchak of Pratt & Whitney from Apollo to the . Rocketdyne - Dedicated service to spaceflight for 51 years as an industry resource in materials applications, Mr. Stephen S. Oswald of Syzygy Enterprises, LLC - engineering, and processes. Outstanding leadership in the space field including multi- ple succussful missions as a Space Shuttle crewmember. Mr. Thomas L. Hoffman of Boeing - Exceptional tech- nical ability and contributions to successful acquisition Ms. Dorothy S. Rasco of NASA Johnson Space strategies for ISS docking adapter hardware from RSC- Center - Exceptional achievements leading to successful 2012 Late Career Stellar Award Winners (L to R): Robert Behnken (presenting), Tom Davis, Vernon Gregiore, Dennis Eads, Energia. Space Shuttle transition and retirement. David Hartman, Brad Johnson, Antonio Elias, K. Megan McArthur (presenting). (NASA photo) continued next page

28 29 continued from page 29 Ms. Kathleen E. Symons of NASA Johnson Space Center Stellar Team Nominees Mr. George A. Salazar of NASA Johnson Space - Exceptional performance as associate director of the Center - Exemplary NASA service and extensive achieve- Strategic Opportunity and Partnership Development Of- ments in technology advancement, project manage- fice and over 25 years of service to the JSC in multiple ment, system engineering, and educational outreach. roles and directorates. Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Mr. Charles Seaback of UTC Aerospace Systems - Dis- Mr. Leslie P. Theard of Lockheed Martin - Outstanding tinguished career in space life support spanning Shuttle, human spaceflight contributions to the Orion entry and ATK Value Stream Mapping Improvement Team - moving assets and processes from an ending contract ISS, and Orion, including extensive systems engineering landing system to improve crew safety and ensure mis- Innovative application of lean management principles to with no interruption of services. and project management knowledge that has driven sion success. dramatically improve affordability of space transporta- program successes. tion hardware and services. Jacobs Engineering & Science Contract Group Alpha Mr. Wayne Tuttle of Keystone Engineering Company - Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) Team - Exceptional dedi- Mr. Brian H. Shinguchi of Pratt & Whitney Exceptional development of a demissable propellant tank Boeing Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Integrated cation, hard work, and technical excellence in the design, Rocketdyne - Outstanding leadership in the develop- for spacecraft, substantially reducing or eliminating the Landing System Drop Test Team - Outstanding techni- integration and certification of the AMS payload for its ment, production, and flight of critical rocket propulsion risk of debris reaching the Earth’s surface upon re-entry. cal excellence in development and testing of a crewed deployment on the International Space Station. systems spanning a successful career of over 35 years. land landing system. Mr. Luther D. Woodall of Boeing - Dedicated leadership Jacobs Engineering & Science Contract Group Mr. Kirk M. Sneddon of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - as chief propulsion architect for NASA’s Space Launch Sys- Boeing Enhanced Processor with Integrated Composite Shop Team - Technical excellence and team- Exceptional career contributions to the success of the tem core stage. Communications Team - Extraordinary collaboration and work during the successful development of composite dedication to technical excellence resulting in enhanced vehicle parts for the NASA Multi Mission Space Explora- United States’ space program. integrated communications aboard the ISS. tion Vehicle project. Dr. Quan Xiong of Lockheed Martin - Outstanding con- Mr. Robert W. Stuart of Boeing - Astute and far-reach- tributions to International Space Station power planning Boeing Main Bus Switching Unit (MBSU) Installation In- Jacobs Engineering & Science Contract Group Fabrica- ing technical knowledge advancing the Space Launch modeling software. vestigation Team - Outstanding technical excellence, in- tion Express Team - Establishing an effective collabora- Systems endeavor. novative thinking, and foresight in quickly resolving the tive environment that allows engineers to work directly MBSU installation issues that ultimately recovered the with manufacturing to create prototype parts in a timely ISS’s power system. manner.

Boeing P6 Photovoltaic Thermal Control System Lockheed Martin Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Integra- Thermal Team - Outstanding teamwork in identifying tion Test Lab Team - Outstanding efforts to plan, design, and troubleshooting the ISS P6 ammonia leak, including develop, assemble, integrate and execute the initial test- helping execute U. S. 20. ing of the integrated avionics and software for the Explo- ration Flight Test 1 mission Boeing Software Toolkit for Ethernet Lab-Like Architecture Team - Innovative software application Lockheed Martin Orion Heatshield Team - Exempary making space station payload integration easier, simpler, contributions to the development of the heatshield for more familiar, and less costly. the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle.

Boeing Space Launch System Flight Computer NASA Glenn Research Center Extended Testability Anal- Team - Outstanding achievement by the Boeing Flight ysis Tool Team - Outstanding development, demonstra- Computer Development Team on the SLS program. tion, and commercialization of new qualitative testability analysis and reporting technologies supporting human- BoeingSpace Launch System Integrated Loads and En- rated launch vehicle design and operation. vironments Team - Outstanding team contributions to integrated loads and environments for the United States NASA Johnson Space Center Capsule Parachute Assem- SLS core stage launch. bly System (CPAS) Test Team - Exemplary contributions to the design, analysis, integration, safety evaluation, and Boeing Space Launch System Manufacturing and As- implementation of the full scale CPAS airdrop test capa- sembly Convergence Team - Exceptional effort to de- bilities. velop and implement a manufacturing approach for SLS major structural assembly, enabling a rapid start to NASA Johnson Space Center Commercial Orbital Trans- NASA’s beyond Earth orbit space exploration. portation Services (COTS) Project Team- Extraordinary achievement and successful execution of NASA’s SpaceX Booz Allen Hamilton Polaris Development Team - COTS project. Unwavering pursuit of innovation in the development of a tool to enable NASA programs to perform joint confi- NASA Johnson Space Center James Webb Space Tele- dence level and program analysis. scope Chamber A Modification Team - Exceptional ac- complishments in the modification of JSC’s Chamber A to 2012 Stellar Team Award Winners (L to R): K. Megan McArthur (presenting), Vernon Gergiore (P&W Rocketdyne), Howard DB Consulting Group Gap Services Transition Team - provide deep space environmental testing of the James Hu (NASA JSC STORRM), Gary Wedekind (Boeing SARJ-FR), J. D. Yamokoski (R2), Mohammed Nasrullah (Boeing ARFTA), Joe Flawless efforts of the Gap Services Transition Team in Webb Space Telescope. continued next page Gerky (NASA JSC WB-57), Brian Sompayrac (Lockheed Martin MPCV), Robert Behnken (presenting). (NASA photo) 30 31 Pat Rawlings Previous National Space Trophy Recipients 2013 Artist

Rotary National Award for Space Achievement continued from page 31 Eagle Applied Scienc- NASA Johnson Space Center Rapid Prototype Labora- es, LLC, sponsored the 1987 - Dr. 1988 - Hon. Don Fuqua tory Team - Innovative design, development, and proto- services of renowned 1989 - V. Adm. Richard Truly, USN (Ret.) typing of user interface systems that will operate on the space artist Pat Rawl- Orion and other future spacecraft. 1990 - Dr. Lew Allen ings to create the 1991 - Dr. Aaron Cohen original portrait of Kay Oceaneering Space Systems Crew Module Uprighting 1992 - Dr. Norman R. Augustine System (CMUS) Engineering Development Team- Ex- Bailey Hutchison on 1993 - Lt. Gen. Thomas Stafford, USAF (Ret.) ceptionally dedicated teamwork and decades of dem- display tonight and re- 1994 - Edward C. “Pete” Aldridge, Jr. onstrated human spaceflight product development ex- produced on the cover. 1995 - Daniel Goldin perience leading to the highly successful engineering Eagle is a team mem- 1996 - Capt. Robert L. Crippen, USN (Ret.) design and production of the Orion CMUS. ber with Wyle Labora- 1997 - George W.S. Abbey tories on the recently 1998 - President George H.W. Bush 1999 - Dr. Christopher C. Craft, Jr. Oceaneering Space Systems Exoskeleton X1 Team - awarded Human Health 2000 - Capt. John W. Young, USN (Ret.) Outstanding team contributions to advancements in Pat Rawlings and Performance Con- the field of exoskeleton robotics. (Photo courtesy Rawlings) 2001 - Tommy Holloway tract at Johnson Space 2002 - Dr. George E. Mueller Center. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Propulsion Team Support- 2003 - Roy S. Estess ing CST-100 Development - Exceptional contributions Rawlings painted the portrait for the first National 2004 - Neil A. Armstrong to the development and testing of the CST-100 service Space Trophy winner in 1987, again in 1991, and for 2005 - Dr. Glynn S. Lunney module with integrated launch abort propulsion system every winner since 2001. “In Senator Hutchison’s 2006 - Col. Eileen Collins, USAF (Ret.) supporting Boeing’s commercial crew spacecraft. portrait, I wanted to show her constant, positive en- 2007 - Eugene F. “Gene” Kranz gagement with those around her against a historical 2008 - Capt. Eugene Cernan, USN (Ret.) SAIC Commercially Hosted Infrared Payload Third Gen- tapestry which includes a Lone Star out of the United 2009 - Dr. Michael D. Griffin 2010 - William H. Gerstenmaier eration Infrared System Team - Successfully designing, States flag,” Rawlings said. building and flying in space the first wide field of view 2011 - General Kevin P. Chilton His paintings, digital images, and designs have ap- 2012 - Michael L. Coats overhead persistent infraRed sensor, on the first com- peared in hundreds of magazines, books, TV programs, mercially hosted DoD mission. 2013 - Hon. Kay Bailey Hutchison and films (see list at www.patrawlings.com). In the past United Space Alliance Space Shuttle Transition and Re- 30 years, Rawlings’ specialty has been showing the tirement Team – Outstanding effort in defining, plan- revelatory human moments that embody the spirit of ning, and executing the Space Shuttle Transition and exploration: such as the first human to wipe dust off Tribute to Neil A. Armstrong (1930-2012) Retirement project to transition, retire, and close out of the Pathfinder rover on Mars. His goal is The RNASA Foundation mourned the death of on August 25, 2012. RNASA Foundation Chair- the Space Shuttle Program assets. to “be there,” immersing the viewer in a moment of man Rodolfo González said, “We were grateful to be allowed the opportunity to publicly recognize him with future history. a National Space Trophy in 2004, and we were honored for him to actively serve on the Board of Advisors U. S. Air Force Host Based Security System Pilot In- Rawlings was a leader in creating “complete” space tegration Team - Outstanding collaborative effort and since then. Neil Armstrong will no doubt be well-known for millennia to come. We are extremely grateful for art for NASA that not only depicted the hardware cor- his service, the example he set, and the accomplishments he successful migration from an enclave to enterprise ap- rectly, but also showed the context or environment ac- proach for implementing, monitoring and reporting on embodied.” curately. Rawlings said, “In order to suspend disbelief the information assurance security of a space mission In his speech to the 2004 gala attendees, Armstrong gave system. and really pull the viewer into the experience, every what he called “an eight-minute retrospective on the begin- rock, cloud, and human expression needs to be as true ning of the Space Age.” The famous first man on the Moon U. S. Air Force Re-Entry Breakup Recorder Team - Out- as the actuators and radiators on the spacecraft. I want noted that, “We know the advancement of knowledge, the standing international achievement in successfully col- to create snapshots of the future.” rate of progress is proportional to the risk encountered. The lecting breakup data from a re-entering space vehicle Recently, Rawlings and about a dozen other artists public at large may well be more risk-adverse than the indi- for the first time ever. from around the world spent a week painting onsite viduals in our business, but to limit the progress in the name at such locations at the Grand Canyon, Meteor Crater, of eliminating risk is no virtue.” Armstrong’s entire speech is online at: http://www.rnasa.org/2004files/agenda2004. U. S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center Inde- and other terrestrial landscape analogs to Mars. This html#neil_armstrong_remarks. pendent Readiness Review Team - Outstanding team sort of “ground truth” is why his art appears to have contribution to the continued success of national secu- We will all greatly miss the man who became a symbol for rity space missions. been painted while visiting other worlds. exploration and engineering excellence, and who continues Neil Armstrong at RNASA gala in 2004 to inspire us with his historic first steps on another world. (RNASA Photo)

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Geoge W.S. Abbey Tommy W. Holloway Jim Albaugh Neil B. Hutchinson Arnold D. Aldrich Hon. Kay Bailey Hutchison Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. Sandra G. Johnson Jim Asker John C. Karas Dr. Norman R. Augustine Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin Virgina A. Barnes Dr. Christopher C. Kraft, Jr. Capt. , USN (Ret.) Eugene F. Kranz Col. Robert D. Cabana, USMC (Ret.) Debbie Kropp Dr. Donald J. Campbell Dr. Glynn S. Lunney Jeffrey E. Carr Bob Mitchell Marke E. Carreau Dr. George E. Mueller Capt. Eugene Cernan, USN (Ret.) Dr. George C. Nield Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.) Miles O’Brien Capt. Michael L. Coats, USN (Ret.) William W. Parsons Col. Eileen M. Collins, USAF (Ret.) Brig. Gen J. Gregory Pavlovich Col. Richard O. Covey, USAF (Ret.) Thomas B. Pickens III Capt. Robert Crippen, USN (Ret.) Elliot G. Pulham Capt. Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., USN (Ret.) William F. Readdy Ronald D. Dittemore Capt. Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr., USN (Ret.) Maj. Gen. Joe H. Engle, ANG/USAF (Ret.) Hon. Harrison H. Schmitt Hon. Donald Fuqua Col. Brewster H. Shaw, USAF (Ret.) William H. Gerstenmaier W. Tom Short Hon. John H. Glenn, Jr. Mark Sirangelo Dr. Gerald D. Griffin Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, USAF (Ret.) Dr. Michael D. Griffin Dr. William A. Staples Henry W. Hartsfield Richard D. Stephens Jim Hartz Randy Stone J. Milt Heflin V.Adm. Richard H. Truly, USN (Ret.) Cynthia Hendershot Dr. William Vantine Richard J. Hieb George Whitesides Shepard W. Hill Capt. John W. Young, USN (Ret.)

Made entirely of lead crystal, the 500-pound National Space Trophy is shaped like a graceful rocket above a base that is reminiscent of exhaust clouds or the frozen of some distant world. A thin white line spirals around the column, etching our pathway to the stars, drawing our attention to the bubble of air in the tip of the cone - a bubble as fragile and beautiful as human life, shining with the bright light of hope and dreams for the future. The Trophy is on permanent display at along with the portrait of the most recent trophy recipient.

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