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2017 ROTARY NATIONAL AWARD FOR SPACE Dr. John Grunsfeld 2017 National space trophy recipient The RNASA Foundation Missions is pleased to recognize Dr. Grunsfeld’s first flight aboard STS-67 in March Dr. John Grunsfeld, NASA 1995. He and the crew were tasked with conducting Associate Administrator round-the-clock observations of the ultraviolet universe of the Science Mission using three telescopes in the payload bay. Directorate, as the 2017 National Space Trophy re- Grunsfeld served as flight engineer during his second cipient. flight on STS-81 which docked with Russia’s and exchanged U.S. Nominated Dr. John Grunsfeld living aboard NASA Photo Dr. Grunsfeld was nomi- nated for the award by Dr. the International Space Matt Mountain, President of the Association of Universi- Station. It was during this ties for Research in Astronomy. Dr. Mountain remarked, mission that John had a “One of Grunsfeld’s unique strengths is his ability to dem- little fun with Tom and Ray onstrate the relevance and excitement of by Magliozzi, hosts of Car Talk, bringing together the scientific community, NASA’s- in NPR’s call in radio show. ternational partners, Congress, the Administration, with During his flight home NASA’s Science, , Technology and Aero- John Grunsfeld aboard the nautics programs. His unique experience as an astronaut, performs work on the Atlantis, John called in and Hubble a teacher, scientist, and senior leader at NASA has enabled described some trouble he him to make unique contributions to all of NASA’s activi- as the first of five STS-125 spacewalks. was experiencing with his ties.” NASA Photo “government vehicle” ex- Early Life and Education Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Grunsfeld earned his bachelor plaining that it had excel- of science degree in physics from the In- lent acceleration but runs stitute of Technology in 1980. He went on to earn a mas- extremely rough for 2 min- ter of science degree in 1984 and a doctor of philosophy utes, quieter for six and a degree in physics in 1988 from the University of Chicago. half, at which point the After serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the engine stalls. The hosts Institute of Technology from 1989-1992, he was selected didn’t take long to figure by NASA to join the program in March out that the caller was of 1992. He was initially assigned to the Astronaut Office John Grunsfeld. Mission Development Branch and led the development Grunsfeld in 1981 at the of portable computer use in space. His efforts resulted Grunsfeld flew on three Kagoshima Space Center in supporting the in hardware and software which were used on the Space more shuttle missions to launch of the Japanese Shuttle to enhance mission success, and computers and service the Hubble Space Hinotori physics software which are used by crew on International Space Telescope. The first was on . Station. Grunsfeld Photo

3 Dr. john grunsfeld 2017 National space trophy recipient STS-103 in December 1999 Associate Administrator in which he performed After returning to NASA in 2012 as Associate Administra- two space walks. Upon tor for Science, Grunsfeld managed more than 100 mis- his return home from this sions including the Curiosity rover , the new successful mission, John Horizons Pluto flyby and the Deep Space Climate Obser- was asked to lead the Ex- vatory. These and dozens of other projects have laid the travehicular Activity (EVA) foundation to understand how our own planet is changing Branch and led the devel- while inspiring a whole new generation of explorers. opment spacewalk training NASA Administrator courses for astronauts that Mountaineer (left); God- are still used today. Beyond space, Dr. Grunsfeld enjoys mountaineering. In dard Space Flight Center 2000 he appeared on the Director Chris Scolese; and John Grunsfeld, stand STS-109 came in PBS NOVA show “Deadly in front of the four Mag- March 2002 where John Ascent” when he climbed netospheric Multiscale served as Payload Com- Denali, the highest peak (MMS) stacked mander. It was after this in North America. He and in a clean room at NASA’s mission that he spent time companion, Dr. Howard Goddard Space Flight Center. serving as NASA’s chief sci- Donner were researching NASA’s Goddard Space entist in D.C. the effects of body tem- Flight Center/Bill Hrybyk helping develop President perature at high altitudes. Bush’s Vision for Space He was forced to turn back Grunsfeld on an ice sheet Exploration following the tragic loss of Space Shuttle Co- at 17,200 feet but later led outside of McMurdo Sta- lumbia in 2003. His final mission was aboard STS-125 in a NASA team to the top of tion in Antarctica in 2015. May of 2009. This time, he served as the lead spacewalker Denali in 2004. John also This trip supported the on a mission to perform a renovation on Hubble enjoys flying, sailing, - bi National Science Founda- which had been in for 19 years. All told, Grunsfeld cycling, and . He is tion and NASA research. Grunsfeld Photo has logged five missions, eight space walks, and 58 days married and has two chil- in space. He was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame dren. in 2015. Grunsfeld said, “I am honored and humbled to be award- The Hubble Repairman ed this distinguished recognition for my contributions to Affectionately known as the “Hubble Repairman”, John’s science and . The quest to unravel the contributions have extended well beyond his missions to mysteries of the Universe and to extend human presence space. In 2010, John left NASA to take on a role as Deputy beyond planet has propelled me for of my life, Director of the Space Telescope Science Institute in Balti- in part inspired by previous trophy winners. I have been more. It was here that Dr. Grunsfeld helped prepare the successful only as a member of the extraordinary teams institute for their joint efforts with NASA to develop the with whom I’ve shared this journey of discovery, and I re- James Webb Telescope which will be launched in 2018. gard this honor as a team award.”

4 Dr. MICHAEL GRIFFIN National space trophy presenter The RNASA Foundation is colonize the Solar System, and one day go beyond.” pleased to welcome the 2009 National Space Tro- Griffin left NASA in January 2009, taking the King-McDon- phy winner, former NASA ald Chair in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Administrator Michael Alabama in Huntsville. In 2012, he accepted the position Griffin, as this year’s NST of Chairman and CEO of the Schafer Corporation, where Presenter. he remains today.

Griffin was born in 1949 Mike has served in numerous other roles earlier in his ca- Dr. Michael Griffin in Aberdeen, reer, including Space Department Head at the Johns Hop- NASA Photo and holds seven academ- kins Applied Physics Laboratory, President and Chief Op- ic degrees. He earned his erating Officer of In-Q-Tel, Inc., CEO of Orbital’s BA in Physics from Johns Hopkins University in 1971, and Systems division, and as both Chief Engineer and Associ- his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of ate Administrator for Exploration at NASA. He has also Maryland in 1977. He also holds five Master’s Degrees been an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, in Applied Physics, Aerospace Science, Electrical Engineer- Johns Hopkins University, and George Washington Univer- ing, Civil Engineering, and Business Administration. sity, and has co-authored the textbook “ De- sign” with James French. Griffin was appointed as NASA Administrator by President George W. Bush in 2005 following the tragic loss of the Griffin is a Registered Professional Engineer in Maryland Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. During his tenure as Ad- and California, a member of the National Academy of En- ministrator, he facilitated the return to flight of the Space gineering and the International Academy of Astronautics, Shuttle, and the completion of the International Space an Honorary Fellow of AIAA (2006), a Fellow of the Ameri- Station. Through his work on Constellation, a presidential- can Astronautical Society (2002), and a Senior Member ly mandated program, he oversaw the development of the of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. In Ares 1 and boosters and the crew capsule, addition to the 2009 National Space Trophy, Griffin is the which will ultimately take astronauts to Mars. recipient of many other honors, including the National Space Club’s 2009 Goddard Trophy, the DoD Distinguished Mike has been a lifelong advocate of space exploration, Public Service Medal, and the Time Magazine 100 Most and that our nation should lead the world in pioneering Influential People of 2008. the space frontier. In a statement to in 2005, he said “The goal isn’t just scientific exploration... Going beyond the achievements of a long and very fortu- It’s also about extending the range of human habitation nate career, Mike is proudest of his marriage to the former out from Earth into the Solar System... In the long run a Rebecca Lee Hann, whom he met in in the early single-planet species will not survive. If we humans want ‘90s, and of his four children. His hobbies include golf, fly- to survive for hundreds of thousands or millions of years, ing his Bonanza, , amateur radio, and trying to we must ultimately populate other planets ... we must keep up with Becky while skiing.

6 Rob navias In MEMORY OF 2017 Space communicator award The RNASA Foundation during World War II and flew 63 mission in Korea. He was would like to recognize selected as a astronaut in . The RNASA Foundation Center where he not only managed the flow of informa- John Glenn (1921-2016) is pleased to present the tion via radio and TV but he did so with unmatched clarity. for his contributions to Glenn won an Senate seat in 1974 and was re-elected 2017 Space Communica- for three more terms. He served proudly until 1998 where tor Award to Rob Navias, In addition to coverage of the space shuttle, Navias has the American aerospace he championed efforts to improve the safety and environ- been the lead for Public Affairs operations involving Rus- program. mental impact of the nation’s nuclear weapons facilities. Public Affairs Office (PAO) sian launch and landing operations of U.S. astronauts and Mission Commentator international partner crewmembers for the past two de- Glenn became an instant In 1998 at the age of 77, Glenn became the oldest - and lead for the Program cades. Having spent considerable time in Moscow and hero when he became the naut to venture into space when he flew aboard the shut- and Television Opera- in , Navias has been to the launch site in Bai- first American to orbit the tle Discovery. During the nine day mission, he conducted tions. konur, Kazakhstan for and other International Space John Glenn Earth aboard Friendship 7 studies related to the aging process. Station element launches and preparatory meetings over NASA Photo on , 1962. Rob Navias Long known as the iconic a hundred times and has ridden Russian military helicop- John served on the RNASA board of advisors from 2000- NASA Photo voice of Mission Control, ters to Soyuz landing sites in Kazakhstan dozens of times 2016 and cast his vote in the selection of more than a Navias covered every to recover space station crewmembers. John was born , 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio. He grad- dozen NST recipients. John and his high school sweetheart shuttle mission from the maiden launch of Columbia in uated from the Cadet Program in 1942 and married in 1943. They have two children and two grand- April 1981 to Atlantis’ final voyage in July 2011, either as a Hadfield wrote, “Rob has spent countless hours studying was commissioned by the Marine Corp in 1943. He flew 59 children. He passed away on , 2016 at the age member of the news media or as a NASA employee. and preparing for dozens of shuttle launches, , combat missions in the on a F4-U fighter of 95. space walks, and in flight interviews so he can then prop- Navias started as a network broadcast radio correspon- erly report to his listeners. His iconic voice has offered in- dent in 1972 based in with the Associated formed, well-researched facts for decades. Known for his Press Radio Network. It was there that he got his first eloquent style, Navias was often the lead commentator taste of the space beat when he reported on the voyage for shuttle missions but of , a robotic that studied the as- it was Atlantis’ final mis- teroid belt and the rings of . In 1977, he covered sion in 2011 that was par- the test flights for the space shuttle Enterprise at Edwards ticularly poignant. Upon Air Base in California. While in San Francisco with Atlantis’ landing Navias AP, Navias also covered such stories as the Patricia Hearst said: “having fired the kidnapping and trial from 1974-1976, and the People’s imagination of a genera- Temple mass suicides in Guyana and the City Hall assassi- tion, a ship like no other, nations of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey its place in history se- Milk in 1978, as well as the Voyager missions from the Jet cured, the Space Shuttle Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. pulls into port for the last time – its voyage at an He moved on to the United Press International (UPI) Radio end.” Navias moderates a Network in 1982 where he served as a Capitol Hill corre- spondent in Washington D.C. while continuing to cover all When asked to reflect press briefing at the space shuttle missions at the . Over on his career and what Johnson Space Center the next ten years with UPI he crisscrossed the country to spurred his interest in during the STS-118 space cover high profile stories such as the 1984 Olympics in Los space, Navias recounts shuttle mission in 2007. Angeles and Hurricane Andrew in Miami. Navias was at receiving a transistor NASA Photo the Kennedy Space Center on the air when the Challenger radio from his father in tragically exploded 73 seconds after liftoff in 1986. He -con in 1961. Using that radio, he listened intently when Yuri cluded his media career in 1992 as a correspondent for the Gagarin was the first person to be launched into space CBS Radio Network based in Miami, all the while continu- and again when flew aboard Freedom 7. The ing his coverage of NASA and the . space program had hooked another young American!

His career with NASA began in 1993. He was recruited to work in the Office of Public Affairs at the Johnson Space

8 9 JEFF CARR space communicator award presenter RNASA Advisor and Griffin activities for the Agency during the early months of the Communications Group Clinton administration. His duties included speechwriting, President Jeffrey E. Carr is media relations and White House liaison support. presenting the 2017 Space Communicator Award to As acting director of Public Affairs at JSC in 1995 and 1996, Rob Navias on behalf of Carr oversaw the development and implementation of the Foundation. educational programs, media production and broadcast- ing, media services, news and information services, visitor Raised in the shadow of programs, and exhibits and public appearances. the Johnson Space Center Jeffrey Carr as the son of an / Carr joined United Space Alliance in 1996. As Director of Photo courtesy of Jeff Carr astronaut, Carr Communications and Public Relations, he became a mem- graduated with a BS in Ra- ber of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the dio-Television- Film from the University of in 1982. President and CEO. His responsibilities included media, His teaching assistant in ASTRONOMY 301 was a young community, and customer relations; state and local gov- Neil DeGrasse Tyson, a previous RNASA Space Communi- ernment relations; Space Flight Awareness, Awards and cator Award winner. Following graduation, he was hired as Recognition, marketing communications and advertising. a technical director and soon became Manager of Mission Operations for Media Services Corporation, overseeing a Believing that the should remain a leader staff of producers and technical directors in the planning in space, science and technology, Carr was one of the and live programming of space shuttle mission coverage founders and driving behind the Coalition for Space for NASA television. Exploration in 2004, a collaboration of space industry businesses and advocacy groups that continues today, ed- Carr joined NASA in 1987, and served in a number of key ucating and informing the public and the Congress on the roles in the Public Affairs Office at Johnson Space Center value and benefits of space exploration. (JSC), including press liaison and information specialist for Flight Crew and Mission Operations. He served in Mission He left USA to join Griffin Communications Group in 2010 Control as a flight commentator for more than 40 space as Vice President, Aerospace, where he led the develop- shuttle flights. He led the only NASA public affairs team ment of an international aerospace practice, working with ever given the honor of hanging the mission plaque— af- clients such as , Orbital ATK and Sierra Ne- ter the record-breaking 13-day flight of the U.S. micro- vada Corporation on media relations, PR and communica- gravity laboratory on STS-50 in 1992. tions programs. As president, he works with founder and CEO Gwen Griffin in overseeing the day to day operations From 1992 to 1994, Carr was chief of the News and Infor- and development of the business. mation Branch at JSC, supervising a staff of public affairs specialists and support contractors in the planning and Carr has more than 34 years in aerospace communications conduct of news and information-media activities on- lo and public relations. He is the holder of two Telly Awards cal, regional, national and international levels. It was dur- for national achievement in media production. Here- ing this time that Carr recruited and added this year’s win- ceived the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal and was ner, Rob Navias, to the JSC PAO team. a member of the NASA/Industry Communications Team presented the 2004 RNASA Space Communicator Award. Carr served on temporary assignment in 1993 as special assistant to NASA administrator Dan Goldin. He provided Carr and his wife Mengo reside in Houston, and have a son critical transition support and insights into key issues and and daughter who also live in Houston.

10 11 MILES o'BRIEN Emcee Miles O’Brien is a veteran A third-generation pilot with an instrument rating, O’Brien independent journalist owned a Cirrus SR-22 that he often flew to assignments. who focuses on science, He is often called upon to explain the world of aviation technology and aero- to a mass audience and has reported extensively on civil space. aviation issues and crash investigations—most notably the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. He is the science corre- spondent for PBS New- O’Brien has won numerous awards over the years, includ- sHour, a producer and ing five Emmys, a CINE Golden Eagle, and a Peabody and Miles O’Brien O’Brien Photo director for the PBS sci- DuPont to name a few. ence documentary series NOVA, a correspondent for the PBS documentary series In 2014 a heavy equipment case fell on Miles’s forearm FRONTLINE, and the National Science Foundation Science while he was on assignment. He developed acute com- Nation series. He is also an aviation analyst for CNN. partment syndrome, which necessitated the emergency amputation of his left arm above the elbow. Despite the Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he studied history at loss of his arm, Miles continues to report on the latest sci- Georgetown University and began his broadcasting career entific field research from all corners of the globe, wheth- in 1982 in Washington, DC. O’Brien was a reporter and an- er it be the melting Denali chor at TV stations in St. Joseph, Missouri; Albany, New Glacier or the Ebola hot York; Tampa and . He joined CNN in Atlanta as the zone of Western Africa. science correspondent in 1992. Not one to let anything hold him back, Miles is an While with CNN, O’Brien anchored programs including avid sportsman and en- Science and Technology Week, Headline News Primetime, joys physical challenges. and CNN American Morning. He has covered all aspects of Since his accident, he has space including reports on the , ridden numerous “cen- the shuttle dockings at Mir, the first space station launch tury rides” on his bicycle, Miles O’Brien O’Brien Photo from Kazakhstan, John Glenn’s return to space, landings run two marathons, and on Mars, the winning of the Ansari X-Prize, and the tragic recently finished a triath- loss of Columbia and its crew, a story he told to the world lon. in a 16-hour marathon of live coverage. Currently residing in After years of negotiations, NASA had an agreement with Washington, DC, he is the proud father of two children. CNN that, if not for the disaster, would have made O’Brien His son, a recent graduate of The US Naval Academy is the first journalist to fly on a space shuttle. O’Brien -fol an Ensign based in San Diego, CA, and his daughter will lowed the investigation and successful return to flight. He be graduating form Davidson College in in left CNN in December 2008. May 2016.

12 DR. KJELL LINDGREN DR. STELLAR AWARDS PRESENTER STELLAR AWARDS PRESENTER The RNASA Foundation Following two-year training, Lindgren was selected as The RNASA Foundation scientific experiments including research on molecular -bi is pleased to welcome the Spacecraft Communicator lead for . He is pleased to welcome ology, human physiology and combustion physics. Rubins Astronaut Dr. Kjell was then assigned to Expeditions 44/45 as a flight engi- Astronaut Dr. Kathleen was also the first person to sequence DNA in space and Lindgren as a stellar neer and . Accompanied by a Russian “Kate” Rubins as a stellar grew heart cells in cell cultures. awards presenter. cosmonaut and a Japanese astronaut, Lindgren launched awards presenter. aboard a Soyuz from the Rubins performed two space walks during her time aboard Lindgren was born in Tai- in Kazakhstan to the ISS, July 23, 2015. During his time Rubins was born in Farm- the ISS. First, she and Jeff Williams installed the first -In pei, Taiwan but spent aboard the ISS, Lindgren performed more than a hundred ington, Connecticut, and ternational Docking Adapter, and during the second, they Dr. Kjell Lindgren Dr. Kathleen Rubins NASA Photo most of his early years in scientific experiments including human physiology re- NASA Photo raised in Napa, California. performed maintenance on the thermal control system England. He earned his search and combustion physics. He conducted two space She earned a Bachelor of and installed high definition cameras. She and Williams bachelor’s degree in biology from the United States Air walks with Commander in which Science degree in from the University also captured the SpaceX commercial resupply spacecraft Force Academy in 1995 where he was also a member of they installed a thermal blanket on the Alpha-Magnetic of California, San Diego in 1999 and a Ph.D. in Cancer Bi- and sent scientific samples back to Earth. Rubins logged the “ of Blue” parachuting team. He served as an Spectrometer and performed maintenance of the external ology in 2005 from Medical School 115 days in space. instructor, a jumpmaster and a member of the academy’s thermal control system. While in orbit, Lindgren, who was Department and and Immu- intercollegiate national championship team. He went on an Eagle himself, talked to a group of international nology Department. Her undergraduate studies focused Rubins is a member of many organizations including the to receive his masters of science in cardiovascular physiol- scouts via radio during on HIV-1 integration in the Infectious Diseases Laboratory American Association for ogy from Colorado State University in 1996. While there, the 23rd World Scout at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. She went on the Advancement of Sci- he conducted cardiovascular research in the Space Physi- Jamboree in Japan. He to help develop the first model of infection with ence (AAA), the Ameri- ology Lab at NASA . Next, he earned returned to Earth aboard the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Dis- can Society for Virology a doctorate of medicine from the University of Colorado in the Soyuz on December eases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (ASV), and the American 2002 and completed a three-year residency in emergency 11 after logging 141 days Institute of Aeronautics medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minne- in space. Rubins served as a Principal investigator for the White- and Astronautics (AIAA). apolis, Minnesota. He moved to Texas in 2005 where he head Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Dr. Kjell Lindgren corrals Dr. Kathleen Rubins completed a two-year residency in aerospace medicine at Lindgren has been hon- Massachusetts where she directed 14 researchers study- She has also been hon- fresh fruit aboard the ISS. aboard the ISS. the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. ored with over a dozen NASA Photo ing viral diseases affecting Central and West Africa. She ored with several distin- NASA Photo awards including the later traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo to con- guished awards including Lindgren began working for Johnson Space Center in 2007 NASA Distinguished Service Medal, the NASA Space Flight duct research and supervise study sites. Popular Science’s Brilliant and was quickly selected to support the International Medal and the U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal. Ten, the National Science Space Station (ISS) training and operations program in Rubins was selected by NASA in July 2009 as a member Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship and the UCSD Emerg- Russia. He was serving as Deputy Crew Surgeon for STS- Lindgren is married and has three children. His hobbies of the 20th astronaut class. On July 7, 2016, Rubins was ing Leader of the Year. 130 when he was selected as a member of the 20th As- include running, SCUBA diving, reading, movies, photog- chosen for Expeditions 48/49 and flew aboard the first trout class in 2009. raphy, amateur astronomy, and science fiction. test flight of the new Soyuz spacecraft to the International Rubins is married and enjoys running, cycling, swimming, Space Station (ISS). The crew conducted more than 275 flying, scuba diving and reading.

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RNASA Foundation previous nst recipients All ROWS L TO R: SECOND 2017 rotary national award for space achievement ROW: Gary Johnson, Bill Taylor (Vice Chairman), Irene Chan, Rodolfo González (Chairman), Jennifer Devolites, Delia Ste- phens, Bob Wren FIRST ROW: Floyd Bennett, Frank Perez, L. Jean Walker (Secretary), Geoff Atwater (Treasurer), Mary Alys Cherry, Darryl Smith (SCR Pres- ident) NOT PICTURED: Shelley Baccus, Jeff Carr, Stephanie Castillo, Ann Charles, Lindsey Cousins, Steven Fredrickson, Bill Geissler, Susan Gomez, Jacinda Green, Philip Harris, Marcus Havican, Mike Hernan- dez, Tim Kropp, Joseph Mayer, Veronica McGregor, Jayant Ramakrishnan, Branelle Ro- driguez, Celina Rogers, Duane Ross, Lori Wheaton

The Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNA- club. One third of the directors are elected each June for SA) Foundation was founded in 1985 to organize and coordi- three-year terms except for the SCR president who serves nate an annual event to recognize outstanding achievements for one year while president. in space and create greater public awareness of the benefits The RNASA Committee (pictured) serves the board and of space exploration. Each year, the Foundation presents the includes the directors, officers, corporate representatives, National Space Trophy (NST) to an outstanding American (see event coordinators, and dedicated Rotarians who help or- previous winners on page 17) who has made major contribu- ganize and produce a quality and memorable evening for tions to our nation’s space program. our sponsors (page 19) and guests. Nominations are solicited each fall from leaders in govern- Excess funds remaining after event expenses are donat- ment, industry, and professional organizations. The winner is ed to space-related programs. Following the 2016 event, selected by a vote of the RNASA’s Board of Advisors (page 35) proceeds were donated to the NASA Aerospace Scholars that includes and former NASA center directors, lead- Program which provides thousands of students the oppor- ers of aerospace corporations, space journalists, and previous tunity to experience the exciting work being done at John- 1987 - 1995 - 2003 - Roy S. Estess 2011 - Kevin P. Chilton award recipients. son Space Center. 1988 - Don Fuqua 1996 - Robert L. Crippen 2004 - Neil A. Armstrong 2012 - Michael L. Coats Since 1989, the RNASA Foundation has also recognized The RNASA Foundation is grateful for the enthusiasm 1989 - Richard Truly 1997 - George W.S. Abbey 2005 - Glynn S. Lunney 2013 - Kay Bailey Hutchison - - Charles F. Bolden the heroes of the space program with Stellar Awards (pages and support it receives from the aerospace industry, edu- 1990 - Lew Allen 1998 - George H.W. Bush 2006 2014 1991 - Aaron Cohen 1999 - Christopher C. Kraft 2007 - Eugene F. Kranz 2015 - Robert D. Cabana cational organizations, NASA, and the Department of De- 22-32) for individual and team achievements. 1992 - Norman R. Augustine 2000 - John W. Young 2008 - Eugene Cernan 2016 - Charles Elachi The RNASA Foundation is a nonprofit organization- gov fense that allows the continued recognition of outstanding 1993 - Thomas Stafford 2001 - Tommy Holloway 2009 - Michael D. Griffin erned by a Board of Directors, a majority of whom must be achievements in space exploration. 1994 - Edward C. Aldridge 2002 - George E. Mueller 2010 - Bill Gerstenmaier members in good standing of the Space Center Rotary (SCR) 16 17 PROGRAM sponsors 31st Annual SPACE AWARDS Gala 2017 rotary national award for space achievement

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6:00 RECEPTION Aerojet Films 7:00 WELCOME The Aerospace Corp Program book content by Lindsey Cousins Rodolfo González, Chairman, RNASA Foundation ARES Corporation Art & Design by Lindsey Cousins Barrios Technology Cover art by Pat Rawlings PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS Printing by Printing for Less Clear Brook High School, Clear Creek ISD Bastion Technologies, Inc. Cadets from 3rd Battalion JROTC Dominique Silva, Jourdan Spence, Melissa Hernandez, Toby McCreary, escorted by Brent Elrod, Major, US Army (Ret.) The Boeing Company OMEGA Booz Allen Hamilton OMEGA NATIONAL ANTHEM Members of the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Girls Chorus CACI International Caltech/Jet Propulsion Laboratory JOHN GRUNSFELD’S PORTRAIT TASC INVOCATION Jacobs Rev. Madella Williams, Senior Pastor, Taylor Lake Christian Church KBRwyle STELLAR AWARD TROPHIES Leidos DINNER Orbital ATK Lockheed Martin 8:15 MEI Technologies, Inc. 2016 YEAR-IN-REVIEW FILM STELLAR AWARD PENS Millennium Engineering & Integration Company Space City Films Fisher Space Pens MORI Associates, Inc. EMCEE MRI Technologies STELLAR AWARD EVALUATION PANEL Miles O’Brien, Former CNN correspondent Oceaneering International, Inc. Arnold D. Aldrich Orbital ATK PRESENTATION OF SPACE COMMUNICATOR AWARD TO ROB NAVIAS Capt. Jeff Carr, Griffin Communications Group President SAIC Col. Eileen Collins SGT, Inc. Dr. Glynn S. Lunney PRESENTATION OF STELLAR AWARDS SpaceX Kjell Lindgren and Kathleen Rubins, NASA Astronauts Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc SPECIAL THANKS PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY TO DR. JOHN GRUNSFELD TASC Jeffrey Carr Michael Griffin, former NASA Administrator University of Houston-Clear Lake Irene Chan UTC Aerospace Systems PRESENTATION OF THE OMEGA WATCH Craig Insurance Thomas Stafford Vericon Technical Services Mark E. Hollis, CPA

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18 19 Collins earned her associate’s NASA has recognized Coats with honors including the degree in math/science from Distinguished Service Medal and the JSC Presidential Corning Community College in Rank Award. He was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of 1976, her BA in math and eco- Fame in 2007. nomics from Syracuse University in 1978, a Master of Science de- STELLAR LUNCHEON SPEAKER gree in operations research from Stanford University in 1986, and Jeffrey Williams spoke at Stellar Awards Program a Master of Arts degree in space the Stellar Award luncheon at the systems management from Web- Col. Eileen Lakewood Yacht Club earlier today. ster University in 1989. Williams was born in Wisconsin in 2017 rotary national award for space achievement She was a T-38 instructor pilot Collins 1958. He earned his Bachelor of at Vance AFB in Oklahoma, and a RNASA Photo Science Degree in Applied Science C-141 commander and instructor at Travis AFB in Califor- and Engineering from the U.S. Mili- Each fall, the RNASA Foundation solicits Stellar Award Rockwell’s Satellite Systems Division in California. After a nia. From 1986 to 1989, Collins taught math at the USAF tary Academy (USMA) in 1980 and nominations of space industry workers and teams deserv- tour at Rockwell Space Systems Division, he returned to Academy in Colorado and was a T-41 instructor. She gradu- went on to earn four more degrees ing of special recognition. This year, 115 individual and 34 Houston in 1989 to lead Rockwell’s Space Operations Co. ated from the Air Force School at Edwards AFB including an honorary Doctorate of team nominations were received in four categories (see that became part of United Space Alliance (USA) in 1995. in 1990 before her selection that year as a pilot astronaut. Business Administation from John- Jeffrey Williams citations on pages 22-34). Lunney was VP and program manager of USA’s Space Collins first flight was the first for a woman pilot. son and Wales University in 2007. RNASA Photo All nominees are treated to an insiders’ tour of John- Flight Operations Contract until his retirement in 1999. Collins flew on STS-63 Discovery from February 3-11, He received his commission as son Space Center (JSC) and an awards luncheon with a 1995, STS-84 Atlantis from May 15-24, 1997, STS-93 Co- a May 1980 and was subsequently se- distinguished speaker. This year’s speaker was Jeffrey Wil- Arnold D. Aldrich is a member lumbia from July 23-27, 1999, which was the first Shuttle lected to work at the Johnson Space Center. liams (see profile on page 21). Nominees receive framed of the RNASA Board of Advisors mission to be commanded by a woman, and STS-114 Dis- Williams was selected for the NASA Astronaut class in certificates of recognition and blue ribbons to wear at the who is serving his tenth year on covery from July 26 to August 9, 2005. 1996. His spaceflight experience includes four missions. evening banquet so that guests can identify them and of- the Stellar Award Evaluation pan- Her special honors include the Defense Superior Service His first flight was aboard Atlantis on STS-101 in 2000 fer their congratulations. el. Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Defense Meritorious where he served as the flight engineer and lead space- The winners of the Stellar Awards are chosen by an es- Aldrich joined the Space Task Service Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with walker. Williams would serve as Flight Engineer on three teemed panel of judges based on which accomplishments Group at Langley Field in 1959 one , Air Force Commendation Medal with more missions including Expeditions 13 (March 2006), will have the most impact on future space activities and following graduation from North- one oak leaf cluster, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 21/22 (September 2009) and 47/48 (March 2016) all of that meet the criteria of recognizing heroes of the space eastern University. He held a for service in Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury, October which launched aboard the Russian Soyuz from Kazakh- program. The winners are announced at the banquet number of key flight operations 1983), French Legion of Honor, NASA Outstanding Leader- stan. During his 534 days in space, Williams conducted five where they receive a distinctive engraved marble trophy management positions during the Arnold D. ship Medal, NASA Space Flight Medals, Free Spirit Award, spacewalks and contributed to hundreds of experiments in generously sponsored this year by Orbital ATK. Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo pro- Aldrich and the National Space Trophy. biology, biotechnology, physical science and Earth science. grams. He served as Skylab deputy RNASA Photo STELLAR AWARDS EVALUATION PANEL program manager; Apollo Space- Michael Coats is a member of the OMEGA WATCH PRESENTER craft Program Office deputy manager during the Apollo RNASA Board of Advisors who is Lt. Gen. THOMAS STAFFORD, USAF Dr. Glynn S. Lunney, is a member of the RNASA Board Soyuz Test Project; Orbiter Project manager during de- serving his second year on the (Ret.) of Advisors who is serving his fifteenth year on the Stellar velopment of Space Shuttles Discovery and Atlantis; and Stellar Award Evaluation panel. Awards Evaluation Panel. He was the 2005 National Space Space Shuttle Program manager. Following the Challenger The former astronaut and former Once again, OMEGA has generous- Trophy winner. accident, Aldrich was appointed director of the National NASA Johnson Space Center Di- ly donated a watch to the recipi- Space Transportation System (Space Shuttle Program) at Lunney graduated from the University of Detroit in rector received the 2012 National ent of the National Space Trophy. NASA Headquarters where he led recovery and return-to- 1958. He worked at what is now Space Trophy. The watch is presented by Lt. Gen. flight efforts. He then served as AA for Aeronautics and in Cleve- Coats received his B.S. de- Space Technology and, later, AA for Space Systems Devel- Thomas P. Stafford, USAF (Ret.), land, Ohio and transferred to gree from the Naval Academy opment. the recipient of the Trophy in 1993, Langley in in 1958. Lun- in 1968 and went on to earn his Michael Coats and a member of the RNASA Board Thomas Stafford In 1994, Aldrich left NASA and joined Lockheed Mis- pilot’s wings the very next year. RNASA Photo ney joined the siles and Space Company in Sunnyvale, California. He was RNASA Photo of Advisors. in 1959 and moved to Houston He served aboard the USS Kitty From Weatherford, Oklahoma, Stafford graduated vice president, Commercial Space Business Development Hawk in Southeast Asia and then in 1962. He was a flight direc- and then vice president, Strategic Technology Planning. from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1952 and became an Air tor for Gemini and Apollo and served as a flight instructor with the A-7E Readiness Train- Force fighter and test pilot. He was the pilot for Gemini 6 With the merger of Lockheed and Martin Marietta, he be- ing Squadron in California until 1973. head of the Flight Director’s Of- came director of Program Operations at Lockheed Martin’s in 1965 and the commander for Gemini 9 the next year. fice starting in 1968. He received Coats was selected as an astronaut in 1978 and piloted Stafford commanded in 1969 and Apollo-Soyuz headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. He retired in 2007 STS 41D in 1984, the maiden flight of Discovery. He went an honorary doctorate from the Dr. Glynn S. in 1975. He left NASA to command the Air Force Flight and is now an aerospace consultant. Aldrich has received on to command STS-29 and STS-39. University of Scranton in 1971. Lunney numerous honors including the Presidential Rank of Dis- Test Center, and in 1978 became Deputy Chief of Staff at In 1972, Lunney became manag- Between 1991 and 2005, Coats worked for Loral Space Air Force Headquarters in D.C. He retired in 1979, and co- RNASA Photo tinguished Executive and the NASA Distinguished Service Information Systems, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space er of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Proj- Medal. founded the consulting firm of Stafford, Burke, and Hecker ect, and manager of the Apollo Spacecraft Office starting and Lockheed Martin Space Systems. He was the Director in Alexandria, Virginia. In 1990, Stafford chaired the team of JSC from 2005 until 2012. Under his leadership, JSC im- in 1973. Colonel Eileen Collins, USAF (Ret.) and former NASA as- that prepared “America at the Threshold” to advise NASA Lunney served at NASA Headquarters twice during plemented over 80 partnerships and hosted summits and on returning to the and exploring Mars. tronaut, STS-63, STS-84, STS-93, and STS-114, is a member job fairs to help displaced workers. To help NASA attract 1976 and later in 1980, first as deputy associate admin- of the RNASA Board of Advisors who is serving her third The RNASA Foundation wishes to express its gratitude istrator (AA) for Space Flight, and then as acting AA for and retain future leaders, Coats instituted the Program year on the Stellar Awards Evaluation Panel. She was the Project Management Development, the Space Systems to OMEGA and Stafford for more than a decade of Space Transportation Operations. In 1981, he returned to recipient of the 2006 National Space Trophy and she re- support to our annual event. Houston to manage the Space Shuttle Program. Engineering Development, and the Project Leadership pro- ceived the award as NASA’s first female Space Shuttle Pilot grams. In 1985, Lunney left NASA and became president of and Commander. 20 21 ship on the Boeing CST-100 Starliner Environmental Con- Justin Pucci of - Outstanding le trol and Life Support System program at UTAS adership and technical excellence in the development and production of hall current thruster propulsion sys- Christina M. Gosling of NASA Johnson Space Center - Suc- tems. cessful leadership of the effort to reduce the flight- soft ware and test requirements for Boeing CST-100, including Jake Rohrig of UTC Aerospace Systems - Consistent com- dramatically reducing the automation sequences required mitment to customer success through engineering excel- for nominal and abort mission scenarios. lence, natural creativity, innate leadership, and empa- early career thetic communication. David W. Gruntz of Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, stellar nominees Inc. - Sustained exceptional contributions and outstanding Jason Shapiro of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Outstanding lead- robotics flight control leadership resulting in successful re- ership in testing of large from the AJ-26 Michael Ahlmann of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Significant con- qualifying a thermal system that will protect the SLS ve- placement of a failed power control module and installa- to the Orion jettison motor. tributions to liquid design and development hicle during launch and ascent, and for resolving SLS Core tion of the International Docking Adapter on ISS. with special emphasis in fluid control subsystems and Stage hot fire thermal survivability issues during ground Chelsea E. Shepherd of Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, components. system testing. Melissa Higgins of Jacobs - Outstanding contributions to Inc. - Outstanding dedication, leadership, and support to Earth Science and to sharing NASA’s Earth Science data assembly and maintenance operations for the ISS. Annamarie Askren of Blue Origin - Significant contribu- Christopher Eby of SpaceX - Outstanding technical contri- with educators, students and the public. tions to Crew Capsule development which butions and leadership overseeing the Commercial Crew Verbon Blake Sparks of The Boeing Company - Outstand- resulted in multiple launches and landings of the same qualification milestone. Thurmond W. Jackson of the - Out- ing structural engineering analysis contributions to Ares capsule. standing leadership of two Missile Defense Agency Patriot and SLS, including leadership responsibilities for SLS LH2 Joey Edgar of Oceaneering Space Systems - Outstanding Missile Segment Enhancement national defense test mis- cryogenic tank design analysis and development. Daniel N. Campbell of The Boeing Company - Outstand- technical knowledge, unwavering attention to detail and sions and the propulsion program for the Operationally ing contributions to the propulsion system design of the exemplary work ethic in contributing to the development Responsive Space rapid launch mission. Breanne K. Sutton of Orbital ATK - Outstanding leade Exploration Upper Stage and successful completion of the of spaceflight hardware. rship of the Orion ACM analysis team resulting in a suc- preliminary design review. Vaneza Lopez of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Extraordinary focus, cessful CDR, and community service through AIAA lead- Bryan E. Fanick of the United States Air Force - Superior dedication and leadership in re-engaging the RS-25 supply ership and STEM activities. Christie L. Cox of NASA Johnson Space Center - Significant leadership and significant contributions to national de- chain to support NASA’s . contributions to the management and leadership of the fense by directing a 97-member team in executing test Alma Stephanie Tapia of NASA Johnson Space Center - ISS Program’s budget and strategic flight planning in a dy- and integration activities for a $1B SecDef-directed dem- Fitzgerald U. Madu of The Boeing Company - Outstanding Outstanding leadership in metallurgical engineering, con- namic and highly constrained era. onstration satellite. leadership of ISS dynamic analyses for the loads and dy- tributing to agency programs and projects, including EVA namics team and Integrated Docking Assembly project. suits, tools, and devices. Dwight Decarme of The Boeing Company - Exceptional Matthew Feldman of UTC Aerospace Systems - Exemplary contributions and leadership in successfully designing and spacecraft engineering and project management -leader Peter A. Masi of Jacobs - Exceptional contributions which Sean Tully of Orbital ATK - Exceptional systems engineer- our continuous presence in aboard ing and leadership skills contributing to the success of the ISS and are shaping our capability to extend human ex- several missions to the ISS. ploration to Mars and beyond. Russell Vela of U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory - Ex- Sarah M. Matar of The Boeing Company - Effective lead- ceptional technical expertise in solving significant radar ership of strategic sparing assessments to ensure support- engineering challenges to support space vehicle design ability of the ISS. and major ground based radio telescope upgrades.

Kelsey M. Moser of The Boeing Company - Significant con- Chelsea Walker of Orbital ATK - Outstanding work et tributions to vehicle modeling integration enabling high- hic, , dedication and results-driven focus enabling quality deliveries of key customer products. timely resolution of a high-risk SLS motor con- cern Joseph T. Murphy of Lockheed Martin - Outstanding weld- ing process innovations for Orion, resulting in defect-free Sarah L. Wallace of NASA Johnson Space Center - Suc- welds at a faster rate and lower cost. cessful championing of a game-changing biomolecule sequencer that was successfully demonstrated as a scien- Jason Oh of the United States Air Force - Outstanding lead- tific tool on the ISS. ership of 33 military, government civilians and contractor personnel to develop and build a four stage, space rocket for the Operationally Responsive Space Office Space Test Program-5 satellite mission. 2016 Early Career Stellar Award Winners L to R: Rex Walheim (presenting), Kiril Dontchev, Dr. Brien Flewelling, Alan Kim, Sarah Baldwin, Anthony Cook, (presenting). Not Pictured: Cora Traecy (NASA Photo, 2016)

22 23 Kim D. Couch of The Boeing Company - Comprehensive Jaclyn L. Kagey of Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. - approach to affordability and innovation, leading to multi- Sustained technical excellence and unyielding leadership million dollar cost and schedule reductions across SLS throughout a career in extravehicular activity operations, stage teams that have contributed to keeping the nation’s resulting in numerous successful spacewalks and contin- program viable and affordable without sac- gency preparedness for ISS. rificing safety or technical integrity. Gary Lai of Blue Origin - Outstanding leadership of the MID career Stacie R. Cox of NASA Johnson Space Center - Exemplary New Shepard technical team, which performed five leadership of critical extravehicular mobility unit failure launches and landings of the same booster in one year. resolutions, resulting in maintaining EVA capability aboard stellar nominees ISS. Tim Lohse of The Boeing Company - Outstanding techni- cal resolution and leadership contributions on the SLS, Kenneth J. Anderle of Jacobs - Exemplary service to JSC matic problem solving leading to numerous successful Jeffery Darmetko of UTC Aerospace Systems - Exceptional contributing innovative approaches to mitigate schedule and the James Webb Space Telescope in promoting the classified military operations and GPS capabilities fora technical skill and leadership in engineering for the devel- advancement of space exploration. billion users worldwide. opment of systems and components for Human Space and risk, reduce the cost of production, and to optimize sys- Unmanned Space. tem functionality by minimizing unnecessary growth in Ronald K. Baccus of NASA Johnson Space Center - Out- design requirements. Jeffrey C. Bemis of Orbital ATK - Outstanding leadership standing leadership of the Orion heatshield block bond Matthew Dawson of Aerojet Rocketdyne of the Orion Launch Abort Attitude Control Motor in re- - Outstanding verification effort. achievements in support of monopropellant thrusters and Adele M. Luta of Schafer Corporation - Pioneering contri- constituting the team and guiding it though a successful continued support of interplanetary missions. butions to DARPA’s space defense testbed program as a Steven Balistreri of The Boeing Company - Outstanding critical design review. cognitive neuroscientist. leadership, teamwork, and technical excellence demon- Trevor DeVault of The Boeing Company - Outstanding effort strated by contributions to NASA’s ISS Program. Jannette R. Bolden of NASA Johnson Space Center - Out- leading the development of a third International Docking Robert A. Mase of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Out- standing procurement knowledge, leadership and ingenu- Adapter for ISS, resulting in completion of key milestones. standing management of exceptionally successful proj- Matthew Barber of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Outstanding con- ity in the Space Shuttle Program contract expedited close- ects exploring the solar system. tributions to liquid propulsion component design and de- Brandon N. Dick of The Boeing Company - Outstanding out. velopment with special emphasis in fluid control subsys- technical leadership of the design, development, qualifi- Carolyn Overmyer of Lockheed Martin - Technical excel- tems and components for human spaceflight. cation, and production of the soft capture system for the lence in managing the design and development of the Mirka Caro of SAIC - Outstanding safety expertise pro- NASA Docking System. Orion service module. Richard R. Beckman of the United States Air Force - Excep- vided to the ISS Program focused on Internal Partner pro- tional program management and technical and program- vided hardware and vehicles. George K. Gafka of NASA Johnson Space Center - Sustained A. Pohlchuck of The Boeing Company - Excep- superior performance in the assurance of crew safety for tional leadership and technical excellence in the ground- multiple agency programs. breaking development of the Delay -Disruption Tolerant Network communications protocol for the ISS. Jason L. Harvey of CACI - Significant Innovation as the key inventor and developer of the General Use Nodal Network Jeremy Redden of Orbital ATK Solver, a NASA simulation and analysis tool used to devel- - Significant contributions op fluid flow network models for real-time ISS training and to SLS, both as technical expert and ambassador for the deep-space exploration engineering analysis and proof-of- next generation of human spaceflight. concept models. Satish C. Reddy of Jacobs - Outstanding leadership and Eameal C. Holstien of NASA Johnson Space Center - Excep- contributions in structural analysis to Human Spaceflight. tional contributions of budgetary support to the ISS pro- gram, which enabled streamlined, efficient and effective Joseph P. Sadeski of Jacobs - Outstanding leadership and resources management of ISS Program. contributions to the development, delivery, operation, and return of cold stowage hardware and science pay- Kristi B. Hurt of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Outstanding contri- loads to the ISS. butions to the 100% mission success of the RS-68 rocket engine through technical excellence, and innovation in test Michael L. Sarafin of NASA Headquarters - Exceptional operations. dedication, technical ability, and leadership as Flight Di- rector for Space Shuttle, ISS, and Exploration missions Melissa S. Jones of NASA Kennedy Space Center - Out- 2016 Middle Career Stellar Award Winners L to R: Stephanie Wilson (presenting), Paul Connolly, Lorraine Prokop, An- standing leadership of the Grounds System Development and as EM-1 Mission Manager for Exploration Systems thony DiCello, Bruce Sommer, Leslie Robertson, Shelia Sharp, Rex Walheim (presenting). Not Pictured: Judith Black- and Operations Program Orion recovery team. Development. well-Thompson, Lt. Col. Christian Elenbaum (NASA Photo, 2016)

24 25 LATE career stellar nominees

Mark G. Adams of Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. Laura A. Brozowski of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Technical ex- - Exceptional career-long dedication to the safety of the cellence and exceptional leadership in the advancement crews who fly America’s human tended spacecraft. of rocket engine turbomachinery.

Jay E. Bennett of NASA Johnson Space Center - Outstanding David G. Butler of The Boeing Company - Outstanding dedication and technical excellence in metallic materials, contributions to SLS systems engineering, integration and metal processes, and fasteners for the human spaceflight test, leading to recurring SLS milestone successes and sig- programs within NASA and the aerospace community. nificant cost efficiencies.

Charles E. Bosomworth of UTC Aerospace Systems - Distin- Dale Cloud of UTC Aerospace Systems - Exceptional tech- guished career in space life support, logistics engineering, nical skill and leadership in engineering for the develop- and project management spanning Shuttle, ISS, and Orion. ment of systems and components for both human and unmanned space. Stephen Broussard of UTC Aerospace Systems - Sustained Charles V. Seal III of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Invaluable contri- Kenneth Utley of The Boeing Company - Sustained supe- leadership, performance and commitment to the safety Karen J. Dahlman of Jacobs - Distinguished contracts ca- butions towards the 100% mission success of the Delta IV rior performance in electrical wiring design and wiring and operational excellence of human spaceflight extrave- reer that enhanced the effectiveness of NASA’s manned vehicle and RS-68 rocket engine through leadership, men- installation for human spaceflight applications. hicular activity. and unmanned programs through procurement approach- torship, technical excellence, and innovation. Monica L. Visinsky of Oceaneering Space Systems - Su- Cheryl R. Slyter of Jacobs - Outstanding leadership and perb technical knowledge, unfaltering attention to detail technical expertise in robotics, establishing a foundation and exemplary work ethic contributing to the develop- for leadership at NASA for years to come. ment and operation of extravehicular activity robotic spaceflight hardware. Steven W. Spencer of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Successful com- pletion of life demonstration testing of the reaction control Wendy Whittenberg-Ferrell of The Boeing Company - Ex- thruster for Boeing’s commercial crew vehicle. ceptional leadership and technical excellence as - asoft ware requirements developer for the ISS program. William Spetch of NASA Johnson Space Center - Exception- al leadership in advancing US commercial space transpor- Susan R. Winnitoy of CACI - Excellence in developing tation in low Earth orbit. and executing dynamic qualification tests using NASA’s Six-Degree-of-Freedom Dynamic Test System that led to Brad Sutter of Jacobs - Outstanding contributions to fur- flight certification for the NASA Docking System. ther the understanding of the nature and evolution of the surface of Mars. David G. York of The Boeing Company - Outstanding lead- ership of the ISS Loads and Dynamics team in providing Lawrence A. Thomas of UTC Aerospace Systems - Sustained safe and effective operation of the ISS. leadership, performance and commitment to the safety and operational excellence of human spaceflight extrave- James Scott Young of Leidos - Outstanding leadership hicular activity. in developing a process that speeds up and automates 2016 Late Career Stellar Award Winners L to R: Rex Walheim (presenting), George Dickey Arndt, Laurence Price, Dr. the authorization and development of simple hardware John C. Tutt of Jacobs Geoffrey Landis, Mark Craig, Robert Brazier, Stephanie Wilson (presenting) (NASA Photo, 2016) - Outstanding contributions in en- items for the ISS Program. gineering and project management to human spaceflight- 26 27 es maximizing innovative project management, acquisition Stephen Hoffman of SAIC - Significant contributions and William H. Schoolmeyer of Jacobs - Exceptional technical Mark P. Stoecker of UTC Aerospace Systems - Sustained strategies, and requirements definition while achieving advancement of NASA’s expertise and capability to plan, and leadership career in computational fluid dynamics, leadership, performance and commitment to the safety the highest quality, efficiency, and compliance. design, and assess exploration mission architectures. aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, and vehicle dynam- and operational excellence of human spaceflight extrave- ics/performance analysis. hicular activity. Alan F. Davis of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Outstanding techni- James M. Holt of NASA Johnson Space Center - Excep- cal leadership of the RL10 Engine product line ensuring on tional leadership to ensure crew safety in the event of a Robert C. Scully of NASA Johnson Space Center - Extraordi- John C. Thesken of NASA Glenn Research Center - Out- time product delivery, affordability, and 100% mission suc- rupture of an interface heat exchanger on ISS. nary and sustained contributions to the protection of aero- standing advancements in NASA’s capability to analyze, cess for many critical NASA and DoD payloads. space systems from lightning and electromagnetic interfer- design, and safely utilize composite overwrapped pres- Paul G. Jermyn of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Invaluable contri- ence for all of the human spaceflight programs. sure vessels for space flight applications. Jeffrey R. Davis of NASA Johnson Space Center, retired - Ex- butions towards the 100% mission success of the Delta ceptional career innovations and collaborative leadership IV vehicle and RS-68 rocket engine through leadership, Gregory R. Sherrill of Jacobs - Outstanding career expertise Kenneth O. Todd of NASA Johnson Space Center - Excep- tional accomplishments in expertly and successfully lead- as Director of NASA’s Human Health & Performance Direc- mentorship, technical excellence, and innovation. in systems engineering and flight certification contribut- torate, greatly impacting agency strategic goals. ing significantly to human spaceflight across multiple pro- ing day-to-day ISS operations. Charles Les Johnson of NASA Marshall Space Flight Cen- grams. James W. Doten of UTC Aerospace Systems - Sustained John B. Vollmer of The Boeing Company - Outstanding ter - Exceptional contributions fundamental to bringing leadership, performance and commitment to manufactur- William J. Slade of Orbital ATK dedication and leadership on ISS, supporting NASA’s mis- Near Earth Asteroid Scout from a concept to a reality. - Outstanding innovation ing and operational excellence of human spaceflight over and leadership in ordnance systems, stage design, and sys- sion to explore space and expand scientific research. a 37- year career. tems design and engineering. Clark Kingsford of The Boeing Company - Outstanding Timothy A. Wade of The Boeing Company - Outstanding accomplishments in the leadership, mentorship and de- William J. Edwards of Lockheed Martin - Exceptional de- William David Starrett, Jr. of Orbital ATK - Superior techni- contributions to the safety and reliability of human space velopment of critical manned spaceflight hardware. sign, development and integration of the Orion spacecraft cal leadership over the course of the Space Shuttle, Ares flight programs, including the SLS, ISS, and Spacehab pro- crew and service module subsystems. and SLS programs, resulting in the success of several first- grams. Alfred N. Little of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Outstanding ded- time booster integration efforts and flight milestones Mark G. Elliott of UTC Aerospace Systems - Sustained lead- ication and technical excellence in support of America’s ership, performance and commitment to the safety and space and defense programs. Milivoje Stefanovic of The Boeing Company - Exceptional operational excellence of human spaceflight extravehicu- performance for 30+ years on NASA SSP, SLS and Boeing lar activity. William D. Manha of Jacobs - Outstanding sys- Commercial Crew System Programs. tem safety expertise resulting in career-long contribu- Daryl Ethington of Jacobs - Outstanding leadership and tions to space exploration and space science. technical expertise in establishing procedural standards for manned testing in support of human spaceflight. Scott R. McIntyre of The Boeing Company - Exceptional leadership, sustained excellent performance, and dedi- Mark Ferguson of Orbital ATK - Exceptional technical and cation to the advancement of human spaceflight pro- program management of the pressurized cargo module of grams. Cygnus. Michael A. Melgares of Jacobs - Exceptional technical Thomas H. Freeman of the United States Air Force - Out- and team leadership during an accomplished career standing leadership of 33 military, government civilians from Apollo to Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Orion. and contractor personnel to develop a NASA manned- space flight launch vehicle Abort Test Booster mission, an Nigel A. Millard of Oceaneering Space Systems - Excep- ORS space launch and the Army Patriot Missile Segment tional engineering and management as senior project Enhancement national defense test mission. manager for the Orion Crew Module uprighting system. Kamal S. Ghaffarian of Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Juan L. Moreno-Gongora of Leidos - Outstanding techni- Inc. - Visionary serial entrepreneur dedicated to creating companies that operate with the highest level of integrity, cal excellence and leadership in development of infor- promote employee well-being, and deliver the best techni- mation technology tools supporting the ISS Program. cal solutions to their customers. Marc D. Rayman of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Ex- Stephen Hobart of Blue Origin - Successful management traordinary and uniquely creative work to explore the of all launch vehicle and spacecraft operations for New solar system and open the frontiers of space to even Shepard’s five historic launches and landings. more ambitious missions to follow.

28 29 Bigelow Expansion Activity Module () Team of NASA Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) 35 Recovery Team of UTC Johnson Space Center - Successful development and opera- Aerospace Systems - Outstanding rapid performance to tion of the first human-rated expandable module deployed recover EVA capability on ISS after the US EVA 35 water in in space. helmet incident.

Commercial Crew Harmonization Working Group of NASA Team of SpaceX - Exceptional history of innova- Headquarters - Exceptional contributions to human space- tive and high quality spacecraft and launch vehicle de- STELLAR TEAM flight through successful development of a revised legal signs for NASA, industry, and other government organiza- stellar nominees regime to enable transportation of government astronauts tions. on commercial space transportation systems. Advanced Missile Warning Technologies (AMWT) Team of Aerojet Rocketdyne Additive Manufacturing Team (AMT) Genes in Space (GiS) Team of The Boeing Company - Out- U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory - Successful develop- of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Exceptional team effort to improve Compass Team of NASA Glenn Research Center - Exem- standing ingenuity resulting in increased molecular biolo- ment of an advanced, unique remote-sensing space exper- the NASA Space Launch System affordability through addi- plary history of innovative and high quality spacecraft and gy analysis capability on the ISS to promote DNA science, iment payload, novel algorithm tools, and new spectral- tive manufacturing. launch vehicle designs for NASA, industry, and other gov- genetics, and biotechnology. polarimetric models for atmospheric optical transmission, ernment organizations. Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF Team of the United as well as exquisite characterization of military optical Antares Return to Flight Team of Orbital ATK - Outstand- Consolidated Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) States Air Force - Successful acquisition, development, sensors. ing teamwork resulting in the successful launch of the up- Modifications, Maintenance, and Operations (CAMMO) and delivery of 12 GPS space vehicles to orbit, ensuring graded Antares launch vehicle to the ISS. Source Selection Team of the United States Air Force - Ex- gold-standard positioning, navigation, and timing- capa Advanced Space Propulsion – In-space Propulsion for Mars ceptional dedication, hard work, and technical excellence bilities to over 2.7 million military personnel, one billion Crew and Cargo Mission Architecture Team of Aerojet Arnold Engineering Development Complex Space Cham- as space acquisition professionals in the application of law, civilian users, and 57 Allied nations worldwide. Rocketdyne - Exceptional team contribution in NTP pro- bers Team of the United States Air Force - Outstanding policy, and regulation in support of the Air Force’s space pulsion heritage, system concept, and mission architec- achievement in verification testing of next generation- so mission and best value for taxpayers. Global Positioning Systems Operations Support and Sus- ture modeling and analysis capability to support a viable lar panel design for future GEO and deep space systems. tainment Division of the United States Air Force - Out- Flight Team of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - program for SLS/Orion human exploration of Mars and standing teamwork in delivering modernization, cyberse- Outstanding achievement exploring some of the last un- the Solar System. curity and electronic warfare improvements for the $32 charted worlds in the inner solar system in a unique mis- billion Global Positioning System ground system and 38- sion that reveals new insights about the dawn of the solar satellite constellation. system.

Houston, Engineering, Logistics, and Operations (HELO) Delivery of 100 AJ-60 Flight Motors for V by Aerojet Organization Cooling Loop Recovery (ALCLR) Pro- Rocketdyne Team of Aerojet Rocketdyne - Dedication and cessing Team of Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. attention to detail during development, production and - flight operations, resulting in 100% mission success in the Outstanding accomplishments in developing the ALCLR delivery of 100 flight solid rocket boosters. processing capability at SGT and supporting the contin- ued development of the ALCLR equipment. European Service Module Structural Test Article (E-STA) Campaign Team of NASA Glenn Research Center - Excep- International Docking Adapter Team of The Boeing Com- tional contributions to enabling human spaceflight beyond pany - Outstanding achievement in development of the the moon through international collaboration on structur- International Docking Adapter for ISS, culminating with al and acoustic testing of a new service module. delivery and installation of the first IDA on ISS.

Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Rocket Propul- ISS Generator Assembly (OGA) Recovery Team of 2016 Team Stellar Award Winners L to R: Rex Walheim (presenting), Andrew Zarechnak (OA-4 Return to Flight Team sion System (RPS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Team The Boeing Company - Successful resolution of complex of Orbital ATK), Seth Lacy, Corey Duncan (Automated Navigation and Guidance Experiment for Local Space Program of the United States Air Force - Technical excellence in ex- and emerging issues resulting from the Oxygen Genera- Team), Debbie Sharp (ISS Hardware Recovery Team), Carolyn Gernux (Fan/Pump/Separator Bearing Corrosion Anom- ecution of four OTA agreements to lead urgent efforts to tor Assembly recovery that threatened ISS oxygen gen- aly Resolution Team), Yasmin Ali (Pendulum Team), Janine Cuevas (EFT-1/Orion Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Team), end the United States’ reliance on Russian RD-180 engines eration capability and potential ISS de-crew or delayed Brian Jones (Orion EM-1 Critical Design Review Team), Stephanie Wilson (presenting) (NASA Photo, 2016) for National Security Space launches. Soyuz launch due to depleted oxygen supplies.

30 31 ISS Medical Project (ISSMP) 1-Year Mission (1YM) Team of Remote Sensing Exploitation Capability Team of the Leidos - Exceptional leadership in the execution of the One United States Air Force - Exceptional development, Year Mission and Twins Study on the ISS that resulted in demonstration, and transition of responsive remote the achievement of key milestones for NASA and the Hu- sensing exploitation and dissemination capabilities for man Health and Performance Contract. the benefit of the nation.

ISS Materials & Processes Team of NASA Johnson Space RSLP NASA Orion Abort Test Launch Vehicle Team of the Center - Innovative contributions to the ISS Program by United States Air Force - Outstanding team accomplish- In MEMORY OF streamlining the materials certification process for ISS- ment in developing and building a NASA flight launch bound, commercial-off-the-shelf hardware, decreasing vehicle to execute the Orion crew safety system abort The RNASA Foundation second American to walk in space. Apollo 10 came next toxicity testing fivefold, thereby allowing faster and cheap- test mission. would like to recognize on May 18, 1969. Alongside Tom Stafford, Gene steered er access to ISS for researchers while preserving safety. Eugene Cernan (1934- the lunar module to within nine miles of the lunar surface. 2017) for his contributions In 1972, Cernan commanded , the final flight to Saffire Team of NASA Glenn Research Center and Cyg- to the American aero- to the Moon. A plaque which was signed by the crew and Magnetospheric MultiScale (MMS) Flight Dynamics Team nus Saffire Integration and Operations Team of Orbital space program. Gene was President Nixon reads “Here Man completed his first ex- of a.i. solutions - Successful development and operations ATK - Successful development and demonstration of the recipient of the 2008 plorations of the moon. December 1972 AD. May the spir- of the MMS flight dynamics system, the most challenging an advanced spacecraft fire safety experiment (Saffire) National Space Trophy. it of peace in which we came be reflected in the lives of all mankind.” Cernan left NASA and retired from the Navy formation flying mission ever attempted. flown as a Cygnus hosted payload. Cernan received his BS in in 1976 after logging more than 566 hours in space. His in autobiography, The Last Man on the Moon, was published New Shepard Team of Blue Origin - Outstanding accom- Gene Cernan 1956 and earned his Navy in 1999. Space Launch System Core Stage Tank Cyrogenic Seals NASA Photo plishment in performing the first landing of a vertical- Team of The Boeing Company - Successful resolution of wings in November of 1957. Gene served on the RNASA board of advisors from 1998- launch rocket in history, and then four subsequent launch- SLS Core Stage cryogenic tank seal anomalies to miti- 2016 and cast his vote in the selection of more than a doz- es and landings in 2016. gate leakage of liquid hydrogen and preclude a poten- In 1963, he was asked to volunteer for the astronaut en NST recipients. Gene is survived by his three children tial hazardous explosive environment, culminating in a program. His first mission came on June 3, 1966 aboard and nine grandchildren. He passed away on January 16, Next Generation Cygnus Design Team of Orbital ATK - Out- successful qualification of the seal design for flight with Gemini 9. At an altitude of 161 miles, Cernan became the 2017 at the age of 82. standing technical leadership and teamwork in the design no impact to design or production. and implementation of the next generation Cygnus Space- craft, resulting in increased capability, reliability, and sci- Space Launch System Systems Engineering, Integration, ence utilization for the ISS. and Test Mass Properties Team of The Boeing Company Dr. John Grunsfeld - Exceptional contribution and leadership to the afford- 2017 NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY RECIPIENT Orion Launch Abort System (LAS) Attitude Control Motor ability and mass risk reduction of the SLS Core Stage (ACM) Team of Orbital ATK - Successful completion of criti- through innovative automation and process improve- ARES Corporation congratulates Dr. John Grunsfeld cal design review on the world’s only human-rated con- ments, resulting in optimized mass-to-orbit solutions. for outstanding leadership and dedication to the trollable solid after a 4.5 year shutdown, reconstituting a advancement of U.S. human space exploration. team, and redesigning to fully meet NASA spaceflight re- quirements.

Orion Reliability Core Probabilistic Team of Lockheed Martin - Outstanding effort, teamwork, and execution in the creation of the first comprehensive Explo- ration Mission Probabilistic Risk Assessment model.

Program Risk RadSat Team of The Boeing Company - Outstanding execu- Integration Management tion of a small satellite project that provides a full life cycle Engineering hardware development opportunity for early career em- Analysis Systems ployees. Engineering Information Technology Safety and Mission Assurance www.arescorporation.com

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George W.S. Abbey G. Allen Flynt Bob Mitchell James F. Albaugh James M. Free George C. Nield Arnold D. Aldrich Donald Fuqua Miles O’Brien Edward C. Aldridge William H. Gerstenmaier Jim Asker John H. Glenn William W. Parsons Norman R. Augustine Gerald D. Griffin J. Gregory Pavlovich David E. Bowles Michael D. Griffin Thomas B. Pickens Dan Brandenstein Jim Hartz Elliot G. Pulham Robert D. Cabana J. Milt Heflin William F. Readdy Donald J. Campbell Cynthia Hendershot Kenneth S. Reightler Jeffrey E. Carr Richard J. Hieb Harrison H. Schmitt Mark E. Carreau Tommy W. Holloway Brewster H. Shaw David Cazes Neil B. Hutchinson Wanda Sigur Eugene Cernan Kay Bailey Hutchison Mark N. Sirangelo Kevin P. Chilton Sandra G. Johnson Thomas P. Stafford Michael L. Coats John C. Karas William A. Staples Eileen M. Collins Janet L. Kavandi Charles M. Stegemoeller Richard O. Covey Joseph P. Kerwin Richard D. Stephens Eugene F. Kranz Michael Suffredini Frank L. Culbertson Debbie Kropp Richard H. Truly Ronald D. Dittemore Glynn S. Lunney William Vantine Charles Elachi Sandra H. Magnus George Whitesides John W. Elbon David D. McBride John W. Young Joe H. Engle Lon Miller

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