2011 Program Book (Pdf)

Kevin P. Chilton

2011 NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY WINNER The Ro- them to watch him launch into space. tary Na- tional Award After high school graduation in for Space 1972, he attended the USAF Academy A c h i e v e m e n t in Colorado. His first solo flight was in (RNASA) Foun- a sail plane there. He noted, “The same dation is delighted skills I learned on that very first airplane, to award former Com- which was a glider, were useful in land- mander of U.S. Strategic ing the shuttle because it was a glider, Command and former Astro- too.” In 1976, Chilton earned his BS in naut General Kevin P. Chilton engineering sciences and his Air Force the 2011 National Space Trophy. commission. He then completed a mas- Former Astronaut and RNASA Board ter’s degree in mechanical engineering of Advisors member, Daniel Branden- on a Guggenheim Fellowship at Colum- stein, said Chilton was being “recog- bia University of New York in 1977. nized for his leadership and efforts to promote understanding and support Air Force Pilot Gen. Kevin Chilton for the strategic importance of our (Photo by Dan Rohan, 10-08-10) national space assets and our nation’s Chilton received his wings civilian and military space programs.” at Williams Air Force Base (AFB), F-15 and F-4 and served as an of- Arizona in 1978. He qualified in the ficer in the 3247th Test Squadron. Chilton remembers his parents RF-4 Phantom II and was assigned waking him up in the wee hours of to the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance NASA Astronaut May 5, 1961 to watch Alan Shepard’s Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan. launch on a little black and white TV in From 1978-80, he flew the RF-4 in Selected by NASA in 1987, their California home. “I had no inkling Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. In Chilton first served as pilot of Endeav- that was something I’d want to do or be 1981, he converted to the F-15 Eagle our on STS-49 in May 1992. The mission able to do,” he told RNASA. But flying and was assigned to the 67th Tac- (commanded by Dan Brandenstein) uti- ran in the family. His father Jim was a tical Fighter Squadron at Kadena. lized the first-ever three-person EVA to flight test retrieve Intelsat VI which needed a new engineer, In 1982, Chilton attended upper stage to reach geosynchronous or- his uncle the USAF Squadron Officer School bit. Chilton called this retrieval the big- was a at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, and fin- gest challenge he faced on a spaceflight. U n i t e d ished as the number one graduate Airlines that year, receiving the Secretary Chilton piloted Endeavour again p i l o t , of the Air Force Leadership Award. on STS-59, the Space Radar Laboratory and his (SRL) mission, in April 1994. SRL con- m o t h e r Subsequently assigned to the sisted of three large radars and a carbon S h i r l e y 9th and 7th Tactical Fighter Squad- monoxide sensor that studied the Earth. had been rons at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, an Amer- Chilton flew F-15s until 1984. His He commanded Atlantis on i c a n F-15 instructor first called him “Chili,” STS-76 in March 1996. This third Airlines a nickname that fellow F-15 pilot, docking mission to the Russian steward- Brian Duffy, would carry forward Space Station Mir transferred to the Astronaut Office years later. NASA Astronaut Shannon Chilton in T-38 (NASA photo) Lucid and accomplished In 1984, Chilton was se- the first spacewalk lected for the USAF Test Pilot from the shuttle ess. He also grew up near the Los Ange- School at Edwards AFB, Califor- while docked to les International Airport. “So I was ex- nia. While at Edwards, he shared a space station. posed to aviation early on,” he admitted. some classes with a physics gradu- ate and First Lt. named Cathy who Cont. next Born in Los Angeles in was enrolled in the Test Engineering page 1954, he attended St. Bernard High Course. They were married in 1988. School in Playa del Rey, California where he was taught by the Sisters Graduating number one in of Charity from Leavenworth, Kan- his class in 1984, Chilton was as- sas. He said they “had a big influ- signed to Eglin AFB, Florida, ence on me.” Years later, he invited where he flew all models of the 3 Kevin P. Chilton

2011 NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY WINNER cont. from October 2007, Chilton oversaw a global including USAF, army, navy, and ma- previous network of satellite command and con- rine personnel. He noted that leadership page trol, communications, missile warning is “all about building a team,” and that and launch facilities. He instituted a “back he “enjoyed working with all of them.” While at NASA, to basics” approach at the Space and Mis- Commander Chilton was responsible Chilton also served sile Systems Center which resulted in for all nuclear weapons, “including nu- as lead capcom, T-38 an unprecedented 51 consecutive suc- clear missiles, subs, and nuclear bomb- safety officer, and he sup- cessful national security space launches. ers,” he explained, as well as operations ported the Infrared Back- of all U.S. forces conducting strategic ground Signature Survey Chilton’s leadership also en- deterrence. “What we were doing was satellite and the Orbital Maneu- sured the Eastern and Western Ranges absolutely critical to the United States.” vering Vehicle programs. He also successfully supported 26 launch opera- squeezed in some time as lead gui- tions, including the Space Shuttle, space- One of the high points of his tarist for the astronaut band, Max Q. lift, missile defense and ballistic missile tour was the successful execution of testing. Also, during his command, the Operation Burnt Frost. Analysts had Following his last flight, Chil- Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Pro- determined a non-functional National ton was deputy program manager for gram achieved full operational capability. Reconnaissance Office (NRO) satel- the ISS Program, a task he cited as one lite carrying a tank of 1,000 pounds of his biggest challenges at NASA. In Chilton significantly improved of hydrazine fuel could be a threat to this role, Chilton worked closely with implementation of the command’s num- human life. Chilton led the planning his Russian counterparts to develop ber one mission priority to evolve from and coordination of more than two

STS-49 Landing of Endeavour, Chilton during STS-59, Mir during STS-76 (NASA photos)

partnering agreements which were the space surveillance to true space situ- dozen federal agencies, including basis for future international participa- ational awareness (SSA). He developed Missile Defense Agency, the tion. He said he is “very proud to have future links for SSA and refined tactics, NRO, NASA and the Pacific been part of the great NASA team.” techniques and procedures to standard- Command that took the ac- ize and improve analysis of space threats. tion to shoot down the sat- Military Commander ellite on Feb. 20, 2008. In January 2007, Chilton watched Chilton left NASA in 1998. over the operational and intelligence in- cont. on page 34 He served on the Air Force Space tegration to track and assess the Chi- Command Staff, and then the Air nese anti-satellite test, the largest space Staff, the Joint Staff, the 9th Recon- naissance Wing, the 8th Air Force, breakup event in history. This endeavor and the Joint Functional Compo- fused traditional with non-traditional nent Command for Space and Global warning sources to verify that no friend- Strike. He was promoted to four-star ly satellites were at risk from the debris. general on June 26, 2006, the first former astronaut to reach this rank. From 2007 to 2011, Chilton As Commander, Air Force commanded U.S. Strategic Com- Space Command from July 2006 to mand, in charge of 40,000 people,

4 Miles O’Brien

2011 RNASA EMCEE The RNA- CNN’s science, space, aviation SA Founda- technology, and environment tion is excited correspondent. He anchored to have broadcast news and talk programs, includ- news veteran Miles ing Science and Technology O’Brien as Master of Week, CNN Saturday and Sun- Ceremonies for our 25th day Morning, Talkback Live, annual gala. Headline News Primetime, CNN Live From, and CNN American O’Brien owns Miles O’Brien Morning. O’Brien’s reports of Productions, LLC, a private pro- Hurricane Katrina in 2005 helped duction company based in Wash- earn CNN a Peabody award. He ington, D.C. Through his company, left CNN in December 2008. he creates engaging stories for vari- ous media outlets including the PBS O’Brien has covered all NewsHour, FRONTLINE, Discov- aspects of human and unmanned ery Science Channel, National Sci- spaceflight. He reported on the ence Foundation, Spaceflightnow. first and subsequent repair mis- com and various corporate clients. sions to the Hubble Space Tele- scope, the shuttle dockings at Miles O’Brien (NASA photo) O’Brien was born in De- Mir, the launch of the first space troit, Michigan in 1959 and grew up station crew from Kazakhstan, in Grosse Pointe Farms. He earned John Glenn’s return to space in 1998, up flying Cessnas and Pipers rented by a history degree from Georgetown several robotic landings on Mars, and his father. He has owned a Cirrus SR-22 and began his broadcasting career the private sector endeavors such as the for the past six years. in 1982 at WRC-TV in D.C. He was winning of the Ansari X-Prize. He cre- a reporter and anchor at TV stations ated a documentary, “Terminal Count: O’Brien has reported exten- in Boston, Massachusetts; Tampa, What it Takes to Make the Space Shut- sively on civil aviation issues and crash Florida; Albany, New York; and St. tle Fly” in 2001, and continued cover- investigations, including the 2001 ter- Joseph, Missouri. O’Brien joined age of the successful Mars Exploration rorist attacks. He also anchored much of CNN in 1992 producing stories for Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, that CNN’s coverage of the war in Iraq and CNN’s daily programming and writ- began their travels in 2003. He began Afghanistan, explaining the intricacies of ing and hosting the weekly broad- serving as Chairman of the NASA military aviation techniques and strategy. cast “CNN Science & Technology Advisory Committee’s Education and In 2009, a documentary shot by O’Brien Week.” Public Outreach Committee in 2009. and his wife Sandy called, “Over Af- (He’s on leave until this June.) rica, Flying Low and Slow with Kenya While with CNN in Atlanta Wildlife Service,” appeared at air shows and New York, O’Brien served as When the Space Shuttle Co- across the country and in the IMAX the- lumbia and its crew were lost in 2003, ater at the Air & Space Museum in Wash- O’Brien came to Johnson Space Cen- ington, D.C. ter and prepared in-depth reports on the investigation and return-to-flight The RNASA Founda- in 2005. Unknown to viewers at tion recognized O’Brien with a the time, the loss of Columbia rep- Space Communicator Award resented the sudden end of a long- in 2002. He first served as held dream for O’Brien. Only days emcee for the RNASA before (and after years of negotia- gala in 2003, returning tions) CNN and NASA had reached in 2004 and 2005, an agreement that would have made and again for the O’Brien the first journalist to fly on past four years. the Space Shuttle and to visit the In- ternational Space Station. A third-generation pilot with an instrument rating, O’Brien grew O’Brien during STS-133 (Photo courtesy Miles O’Brien, 2011)

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The RNA- W. Bush nominated SA Founda- Emmett as a com- tion is pleased missioner at the In- Here’s to this year’s out-of-this-world achievers. to have Harris terstate Commerce County Judge Ed- Commission. After ward M. Emmett wel- being confirmed come attendees to the unanimously by the 25th annual awards gala. United States Sen- Emmett has served as Har- ate, Emmett served ris County, Texas’s top official on the commission since March 2007. He also serves for three years. on numerous boards and committees, including chairman of the Harris Emmett County Juvenile Board, and the Ju- has a wide breadth venile Detention Alternatives Initia- of experience in tive Executive Steering Committee. transportation and logistics policy. He Emmett attended Bellaire was named one of High School. He graduated from the Top 20 Logis- Rice University in 1971 with a bach- tics Professionals elor of arts degree in economics. In by the Logistics 1974, he graduated from the Univer- Forum in 2003, and sity of Texas at Austin with a mas- the Transportation ter’s of public affair’s degree. Clubs International gave him its “Trans- A member of the Texas portation Person of House of Representatives from 1979 the Year” award in to 1987, Emmett was chairman of the 2005. Committee on Energy, a member of Judge Emmett State of the Country Address the Transportation Committee, and He was (Photo by Dabfoto Creative/David A. Brown, March 2011) represented the state on numerous appointed judge national committees relating to en- in March, 2007, current State of the County is fi- ergy and transportation policy. elected in 2008, and reelected in 2010. nancially challenging, but from that He currently oversees a budget of about challenge can come a clearer focus. In 1989, President George H. $1.2 billion serving more than 4 million … As a former legislator, I am confi- people in the third- dent that our state will live up to the largest county in the words in our state song, ‘We are the United States. boldest and grandest.’ Now is the time for boldness, so we may, as the song Emmett also is says, ‘grow in power and worth, director of Harris throughout the ages long.’” County’s Office of Homeland Secu- Emmett and his rity and Emergency wife, Gwen, have been Management, a role married for 35 years that took on special and have four chil- significance when dren and seven Hurricane Ike struck grandchildren. the Gulf Coast in September 2008. Congratulations to General Kevin P. Chilton, 2011 National Space Trophy recipient, from the employees During his State of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. We also congratulate the Stellar Award nominees and winners for their of the Country ad- dress in March, contributions to American success in space. Emmet said, “the Judge Emmett at flood control meeting (Photo courtesy Harris County) It's in our power.™

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Col. Steven W. Lindsey, USAF (Ret.)

2011 NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY PRESENTER

Col. Steven Selected by NASA in 1995, Lind- W. Lindsey, sey first flew as pilot of Columbia on STS- USAF (Ret.) 87 in 1997. This was the fourth U.S. Mi- is presenting the crogravity Payload flight. During one of National Space Tro- two EVAs to test space station equipment, phy to General Chilton. Lindsey piloted the first flight of the AER- A veteran of five space Cam Sprint, a free-flying robotic camera. flights, Lindsey was the mis- sion commander on the final His second flight was as pilot of TEST PILOT.PILOT. flight of Space Shuttle Discovery Discovery on STS-95 in 1998. This 9-day this spring. mission included the deployment and retrieval of the Spartan solar-observing Born August 24, 1960, in spacecraft, the Hubble Space Telescope Arcadia, California., Lindsey consid- orbital systems test platform, and the flight ers Temple City, California, to be his of the oldest human in space, Senator John hometown. He has a BS in engineer- Glenn, Jr. who was then age 77. ing sciences from the USAF Academy. After four years with the 12th Tactical Lindsey commanded the crew Reconnaissance Squadron at Berg- of STS-104 in July, 2004, a flight of the Lindsey (NASA photo) ASTRONAUT.ASTRONAUT. strom AFB, Texas, he attended gradu- Space Shuttle Atlantis. This tenth mission ate school at the Air Force Institute of to the International Space Station deliv- Lindsey has been recognized e Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, ered, installed, and first utilized the Quest with numerous awards throughout e L i v Ohio. He earned a MS in aeronautical airlock. his career, including; the Legion of L i v i n engineering there in 1990. He’s also Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, i n a distinguished graduate and recipient STS-121, the second return-to- i m Defense Superior Service Medal, Dei m - r r 1 0 . 5 1 0 . 5 T of the Liethen-Tittle Award as the out- flight test mission after the Columbia acci- fense Meritorious Service Medal, T 4 i n standing test pilot of the USAF Test dent, was commanded by Lindsey. Flying NASA Space Flight Medals, NASAi n Pilot School Class 89A. Discovery in July 2006, the 13-day flight 1 Outstanding Leadership Medal,1 tested new equipment and procedures that B l e d NASA Distinguished Service B l e d Medal, In 1990, Lindsey was as- increase the safety of space shuttles, re- GENERAL. i n NASA Exceptional Service i n Medal, signed to Eglin AFB, Florida as an paired a rail car on the International Space Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, experimental test pilot, where he was Station and produced never-before-seen, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air 1 . 2 5 an F-16 Flight Commander. In1993, high-resolution images of the Shuttle dur- Force Achievement Medal, and1 . 2 5 Aerial Lindsey attended Air Command and ing and after its July 4th launch. Achievement Medal. He’s a member Staff College at Maxwell AFB, Ala- of the Society of Experimental Test bama. Upon graduation in 1994, he Lindsey retired from the Air Force Pilots, USAF Academy Association was reassigned to Eglin as an Integrat- in September 2006 and served as chief of of Graduates, and the Association of ed Product Team leader in the USAF the Astronaut Corps until his assignment Space Explorers. SEEK EAGLE Office. as commander of STS-133, the final flight of Discovery. STS-133 launched on Feb- Lindsey is married to the ROLE MODEL. ruary 24, 2011. The mission former Diane Renee Trujillo. transported the logistics carri- They have three children. er, Leonardo, to its permanent He enjoys reading, skiing, docked location on one of the scuba diving, windsurf- space station’s ports. The shut- ing, camping, moun- tle also carried the third of four tain biking, and For his decades of service and leadership, ExPRESS logistics carriers dirt biking. and the humanoid robot, Ro- bonaut. The mission was the and invaluable contributions to America’s 133rd flight of the Space Shut- tle Program as well as the 39th security and space programs, Boeing is proud and final flight of Discovery, with the orbiter completing to congratulate General Kevin P. Chilton on a cumulative total of a whole year (365 days) in space when receiving the 2011 National Space Trophy. it landed on March 9, 2011. Lindsey during STS-133 (NASA photo)

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2011 RNASA STELLAR AWARD PRESENTER The American woman to fly in space. Her RNASA first flight on Discovery was the sec- Foundation is ond return-to-flight test flight, STS- pleased to have 121, commanded by Steve Lindsey Astronaut Stepha- that launched on July 4, 2006. Wilson nie D. Wilson present supported robotic arm operations for Stellar Awards this year. vehicle inspection, multi-purpose lo- She is a veteran of three gistics module (MPLM) installation, flights on the Space Shuttle and EVAs. She also was responsible Discovery. for the transfer of more than 15,000 pounds of supplies and equipment to Born in 1966 in Boston, Mas- the ISS. The mission delivered Expe- sachusetts, Wilson earned her B.S. in dition 13 crew member Thomas Re- engineering from Harvard University iter to the station. Discovery landed in 1988. She worked for two years for on July 17, 2006. the former Martin Marietta Astronau- tics Group in Denver, Colorado. As a Her second flight on Discov- loads and dynamics engineer for the ery, STS-120, launched on October Titan IV rocket, Wilson was respon- 23, 2007. The flight delivered the sible for performing coupled loads Harmony node to the ISS and carried analyses for the launch vehicle and Expedition 16 crew member Dan payloads during flights. Wilson left Tani and returned Clayton Anderson Martin Marietta in 1990 to attend the from the ISS. During the flight, the Wilson (NASA photo) University of Texas where she earned P6 solar array was re-located from her MS in engineering science in the Z1 (central) truss to the end of Dyson. The flight delivered more than 1992. the port side. During the re-deploy of the 27,000 pounds of supplies and equip- array, the panels snagged and were dam- ment, including a tank full of ammonia Wilson then took a position aged. An unplanned spacewalk was suc- that required three spacewalks and ro- as a member of the Attitude and Ar- cessfully performed to repair the array. botics to install it, new crew sleeping ticulation Control Subsystem for the quarters, and experiment racks. Wil- Galileo spacecraft at the Jet Propul- Wilson was again responsible for son was responsible for robotics and sion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, robotic arm operations and also served as EVA support. The Leonardo MPLM California. Wilson also supported the the flight engineer. She was one of a re- (which is now permanently attached Interferometery Technology Program cord of four women in space at the same to the ISS) was packed with more than as a member of the Integrated Model- time, including ISS Commander Peggy 6,000 pounds of hardware and sci- ing Team. Whitson, Shuttle Commander Pam Mel- ence results and returned to Earth in roy, and Wilson’s fellow Mission Special- Discovery’s payload bay on April 20, Selected by NASA in 1996, ist Wendy Lawrence. Discovery landed at 2010. Wilson became the second African KSC on November 7, 2007. A member of AIAA, Wil- Wilson headed son has logged 42 days in space. to the ISS onboard She enjoys snow skiing, mu- the Space Shuttle Dis- sic, stamp collecting, and (of covery a third time course) traveling. on STS-131, which launched at night on April 5, 2010. She was again one of four women in space, in- cluding her fellow Mission Specialists Dorothy Metcalf- Lindenburger, Naoko Yamazaki, and Expe- dition 23 crewmem- ber Tracy Caldwell

Wilson during STS-131 (NASA photo)

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Richard R. Arnold II

2011 RNASA STELLAR AWARD PRESENTER

The RNA- In 1993, Arnold joined the SA Founda- faculty at the Casablanca Ameri- tion welcomes can School in Casablanca, Morocco,

Astronaut Rich- teaching college preparatory biology C ard R. Arnold II as a and marine environmental science. Stellar Award presenter During that time, he presented work- M this year. Teacher, Aqua- shops at various international educa- Y naut, and Astronaut Ricky tion conferences focusing on science CM

Arnold has braved teaching teaching methodologies. In 1996, he MY middle school science in the U.S. and his family moved to Riyadh, Saudi and abroad, lived underwater for ten Arabia, where he was employed as a CY days, and completed two spacewalks middle and high school science teach- CMY on the International Space Station. er and science department chair at the K American International School. Arnold Arnold was born in November was hired by International School Ser- 1963 in Cheverly, Maryland and grew vices in 2001 to teach middle school up in nearby Bowie. He earned his B.S. mathematics and science at the Inter- from Frostburg State University, Mary- national School of Kuala Kencana in land, in 1985. He took a position as an West Papua, Indonesia. He accepted a Arnold (NASA photo) oceanographic technician at the United similar teaching position in 2003 at the States Naval Academy in 1987 while American International School of Bu- Space Station. Japanese Astronaut Koi- he worked on his teacher certification charest in Bucharest, Romania. chi Wakata rode up on Discovery and from Frostburg. Upon completing his took the place of Expedition 18 Flight certification in 1988, Arnold became a Selected as a mission special- Engineer Sandra Magnus who returned science teacher at John Hanson Middle ist educator by NASA in May 2004, with the STS-119 crew. The shuttle School in Waldorf, Maryland. he completed astronaut candidate flight, commanded by Lee Archambault training in February 2006. He was and piloted by Tony Antonelli, included While teaching, Arnold con- initially assigned to the Hardware In- Mission Specialists John Phillips as well ducted research in biostratigraphy at tegration Team in the Space Station as Arnold’s fellow spacewalkers, Steven the Horn Point Environmental Labo- Branch, working on technical issues Swanson and Educator Astronaut Joseph Congratulations to General Chilton ratory in Cambridge, Maryland. He with JAXA hardware. In August 2007, Acaba. Arnold performed two space- earned a master’s in marine, estuarine Arnold completed aquanaut training walks totaling 12 hours and 34 minutes. the 2011 National Space Trophy Winner and environmental science from the and served as a mission specialist on Discovery landed at Kennedy Space Cen- University of Maryland in 1992. He the NASA Extreme Environment Mis- ter on March 28, 2009 after twelve days then spent a year working in marine sion Objectives (NEEMO) mission 13. in space. A few months later, Arnold was science including time at the Cape Cod During the 10-day mission, the crew of the guest of honor and delivered the com- National Seashore and aboard a sail NEEMO XIII conducted experiments mencement speech to the High School training/oceanographic vessel head- in and around Aquarius, the world’s Class of 2009 at Bowie High School. quartered in Woods Hole, Massachu- only undersea laboratory. setts. Arnold lives in Houston Arnold’s first with his wife Eloise Miller. They spaceflight was on- have two daughters. Arnold en- board the Space Shut- joys running, fishing, read- tle Discovery on STS- ing, kayaking, bicycling, 119 in March, 2009. ornithology, paleontol- The launch on March ogy, and playing the 15 was the 125th of guitar. the Shuttle Program and the 36th for Dis- covery. The flight delivered the fourth starboard integrated truss segment, S6, and the fourth set of solar Decades of experience leading the integration of life sciences and engineering arrays and batteries for human health and performance for NASA and beyond. to the International Contact Wyle at www.wyle.com Arnold during STS-131 (NASA photo)

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BOARD OF ADVISORS 2011 SPONSORS

George W. S. Abbey Tommy W. Holloway CORPORATE TABLE PROGRAM BOOK Jim Albaugh Neil B. Hutchinson SPONSORS SPONSORS STELLAR AWARD Arnold D. Aldrich Hon. Kay Bailey Hutchison EVALUATION PANEL Edward C. Aldridge Jr. Sandra G. Johnson The Aerospace Corp. ARES Corp. Neil A. Armstrong John C. Karas Alliant Techystems, Inc. (ATK) Alliant Techystems, Inc. (ATK) Arnold D. Aldrich Jim Asker Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin ARES Corporation Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Dr. Norman R. Augustine Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Booz Allen Hamilton Virginia A. Barnes Eugene F. Kranz Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Hamilton Sundstrand Dr. Glynn S. Lunney Capt. Daniel Brandenstein, USN (Ret.) Debbie Kropp Barrios Technology Jacobs Col. Robert D. Cabana, USMC (Ret.) Dr. Glynn S. Lunney Bastion Technologies, Inc. L-3 STRATIS SPECIAL THANKS Dr. Donald J. Campbell Bob Mitchell The Boeing Company Lockheed Martin Jeffrey E. Carr Dr. George E. Mueller Booz Allen Hamilton ManTech International Jeffrey Carr Mark E. Carreau Dr. George C. Nield Draper Laboratory MEI Technologies, Inc. Irene Chan Capt. Eugene Cernan, USN (Ret.) Miles O’Brien GeoControl Systems, Inc. Craig Insurance Capt. Michael L. Coats, USN (Ret.) William W. Parsons Omega Watches GHG Corporation David Hamblin, CPA Col. Eileen M. Collins, USAF (Ret.) Brig. Gen. J. Gregory Pavlovich Orbital Sciences Corp. Hamilton Sundstrand Hyatt Regency Houston Col. Richard O. Covey, USAF (Ret.) Thomas B. Pickens III Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Honeywell MRI Technologies Capt. Robert Crippen, USN (Ret.) Elliot G. Pulham SAIC Jacobs NASA Johnson Space Center Capt. Frank L. Culbertson Jr., USN (Ret.) William F. Readdy Space City Films Robert Dickman Capt. Kenneth S. Reightler Jr., USN (Ret.) L-3 STRATIS United Space Alliance The Boeing Company Ronald D. Dittemore Hon. Harrison H. Schmitt Lockheed Martin United Space Alliance Maj. Gen. Joe H. Engle, ANG/USAF (Ret.) Col. Brewster H. Shaw, USAF (Ret.) ManTech International CREDITS Wyle Integrated Science & Hon. Donald Fuqua W. Tom Short MEI Technologies, Inc. Engineering William H. Gerstenmaier Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, USAF (Ret.) Oceaneering Space Systems Program book writing/editing by Hon. John H. Glenn Jr. Dr. William A. Staples Omega Watch Marianne Dyson Dr. Gerald D. Griffin Richard D. Stephens Orbital Sciences Corp. OMEGA WATCH Printing by MinuteMan Press/Bay Area Dr. Michael D. Griffin Randy Stone Omega Watch Henry W. Hartsfield V.Adm. Richard H. Truly, USN (Ret.) Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Multimedia by Space City Films Jim Hartz Dr. William Vantine SAIC Cover art by Pat Rawlings/SAIC J. Milt Heflin George Whitesides SpaceX GENERAL CHILTON’S Art & design by Lindsey Cousins/ Cynthia Hendershot S. John Wilkins III Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT) PORTRAIT Bayside Graphics Shepard W. Hill Capt. John W. Young, USN (Ret.) TechTrans International, Inc. SAIC UHCL School of Business United Space Alliance STELLAR AWARD Wyle Integrated Science & TROPHIES Engineering Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (ATK)

STELLAR AWARD PENS Fisher Space Pen The RNASA Board of Advisors nominates and elects the winner of the National Space Trophy (photo on left). These distinguished volunteers are leaders in govern- ment, industry, and the media, and are intimately in- volved with the space program. Night launch of STS-76 March 22, 1996. (NASA photo)

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7:00 WELCOME Rodolfo González, Chairman, RNASA Foundation Honorable Edward Emmett, Harris County Judge

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS Clear Creek High School Army JROTC Color Guard

NATIONAL ANTHEM Bianca Higgins, Clear Springs High School, CCISD “So You Think You Can Sing” Winner

INVOCATION Father Vincent Nguyen, Pastor, St. Claire of Assisi Catholic Church, Clear Lake

1987-2011 National DINNER Space Trophy Recipients 8:15 YEAR-IN-REVIEW VIDEO Space City Films Starting at 12 o’clock (clockwise): 2011 General Kevin P. Chilton 2010 William H Gerstenmaier MASTER OF CEREMONIES 2009 Dr. Michael D. Griffin 2008 Capt. Eugene Cernan, USN (Ret.) Miles O’Brien, Miles O’Brien Productions 2007 Eugene F. “Gene” Kranz 2006 Col. Eileen Collins, USAF (Ret.) 2005 Dr. Glynn S. Lunney 2004 Neil A. Armstrong MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION 2003 Roy S. Estess 2002 Dr. George E. Mueller Space City Films 2001 Tommy Holloway 2000 Capt. John W. Young, USN (Ret.) 1999 Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. 1998 President George H.W. Bush PRESENTATION OF STELLAR AWARDS George W.S. Abbey Capt. Robert L. Crippen, USN (Ret.) 1997 1996 Stephanie D. Wilson, NASA Astronaut 1995 Daniel Goldin 1994 Edward C. “Pete” Aldridge, Jr. Richard R. Arnold II, NASA Astronaut 1993 Lt. Gen. Thomas Stafford, USAF (Ret.) 1992 Dr. Norman R. Augustine 1991 Dr. Aaron Cohen 1990 Dr. Lew Allen 1989 V. Adm. Richard Truly, USN (Ret.) PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY to GENERAL CHILTON 1988 Hon. Don Fuqua 1987 Dr. Maxime Faget Col. Steven. W. Lindsey USAF (Ret.), NASA Astronaut

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

RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS AND CLOSING

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COMMITTEE

The Ro- tary National Award for Space Achievement Foun- dation is proud to be celebrating the 25th an- niversary of recognizing the people whose exemplary work in the field of space explo- ration has had, and will continue to have, lasting benefits to the nation and world. Established by the Space Cen- ter Rotary Club, the RNASA Founda- tion presented the first National Space Trophy to Dr. Maxine Faget in 1987. The names and images of the first 25 years worth of winners appears on page 18. Individuals are nominated by leaders in government, industry, and professional organizations. The winner is then selected by a vote of the Foun- dation’s Board of Advisors (page 16) RNASA Foundation Committee. Back row L to R: Jayant Ramakrishnan, Daniel that includes current and former NASA Weber, Bill Taylor (Vice Chairman), Robert Wren, Marcus Havican, Joseph Mayer, center directors, leaders of aerospace Duane Ross, Richard Larson. Middle row L to R: Gary Johnson, Jack Lister, Shel- corporations, space journalists, and ley Baccus, Mary Alys Cherry, Rodolfo González (Chairman), Marianne Dyson, previous award recipients. BoA mem- Jeannie Kranz, Floyd Bennett, Bill Geissler. Front row L to R: L. Jean Walker bers can be identified by their red lapel (Secretary), Jennifer Mitchell, Geoff Atwater (Treasurer), Frank Perez, Irene Chan, ribbons. The confidential votes are tabu- Susan Gomez. Not pictured: Kippy Caraway, Jeff Carr, David Coney, Jess Davis, lated by an independent accounting firm. Steven Fredrickson, Jacinda Green, Miguel Hernandez, Nicole Kem, Tim Kropp, Diana Norman, Branelle Rodriguez, and Lori Wheaton. (Photo By J. Pamela, 2011) Since 1989, the RNASA Foun- dation has also recognized the “unsung heroes” of the space program with Florida; Parks College of Engineering The Foundation is grateful for Stellar Awards (pages 24-33) for indi- at St. Louis University; Purdue; the the enthusiasm and support it has re- vidual and team achievements. Space University of Houston-Clear Lake; the ceived during its 25-year history. The Congratulations Communicator Awards have been pre- U.S. Space and Rocket Center Founda- support from the aerospace industry, sented six times. Three individuals, tion to support Space Camp; and the educational organizations, NASA, Kevin Chilton Dr. Robert Gilruth (1992), Capt. John Wings of the Eagle Foundation. and the Department of Defense as- Young, USN (Ret.) (1997), and Wal- sures the continued recognition Recipient of The Rotary National Award ter Cronkite (1999) were honored with Since 1999, the RNASA Foun- of outstanding achievements in Corona Awards for superior lifetime dation has also supported the Texas space exploration and sup- for Space Achievement achievements. High School Aerospace Scholars pro- port of the next genera- gram with donations that allow more tion of space explorers. The RNASA Foundation is a students to participate. Students are nonprofit organization that depends nominated by their Texas state legisla- Ready for what’s next. To achieve success is admirable, but to contribute to the prosperity and on corporate sponsorships (page 17) tor through a competitive process, and advancement of space and cyberspace operations is extraordinary. Booz Allen Hamilton, a leading strategy then complete ten on-line lessons to to create an event that has become the and technology consulting firm, is proud to recognize General Kevin Chilton as the recipient of The Rotary “Academy Awards of Space Achieve- qualify for a week-long summer work- ment.” Excess funds remaining after shop at Johnson Space Center. More National Award for Space Achievement. We applaud his extraordinary contributions and achievements to event expenses are donated to space- than 9,000 students have participated successfully advance space and cyberspace operations. related educational programs. Past in the program which includes briefings recipients include the National Flight by engineers, scientists, and astronauts; Academy adjacent to the National Mu- and then working as members of teams Ready for what’s next. www.boozallen.com/defense seum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, to design realistic space settlements.

20 KRAFT, LUNNEY, ALDRICH

2011 STELLAR EVALUATION PANEL

Christopher C. Kraft Jr., Glynn S. Lunney, Arnold D. Aldrich (RNASA)

The RNASA Foundation congratu- through Apollo 12. He became the di- ate from the University of Scranton in lates the 151 Stellar Award nominees rector of what is now Johnson Space 1971. In 1972, Lunney became man- for 2011. “We had a record number of Center after its first director, Robert ager of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, nominees this year,” reported Jennifer Gilruth, transferred to NASA Head- and manager of the Apollo Spacecraft Mitchell, the RNASA Stellar Awards quarters in 1971. Kraft played a vital Office starting in 1973. Committee chairman. The nominations role in the success of the final Apollo are solicited each year from govern- missions and the first Space Shuttle Lunney served at NASA Head- ment, military, and industry leaders flights. quarters twice during 1976 and later in in four categories. The Foundation re- 1980, first as deputy associate adminis- ceived 29 early career, 51 mid-career, He retired in 1982 and served trator (AA) for Space Flight, and then 35 late career, and 36 team nomina- as a consultant and board member of as acting AA for Space Transportation Project manager during development of Space Technology and, later, AA for rative RNASA Fisher Space Pens. tions. NASA nominated 19 individuals various Houston companies, as direc- Operations. In 1981, he returned to Space Shuttles Discovery and Atlantis; Space Systems Development. and seven teams, the USAF nominated tor-at-large of the Houston Chamber Houston to manage the Space Shuttle and Space Shuttle Program manager. Stellar winners are selected five individuals and four teams, and in- of Commerce, and as a member of the Program. In 1994, Aldrich left NASA and based on which accomplishments hold dustry nominated 91 individuals and 25 Board of Visitors at his alma mater, Following the Challenger ac- joined Lockheed Missiles and Space the greatest promise for furthering fu- teams. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State In 1985, Lunney left NASA cident, Aldrich was appointed director Company in Sunnyvale, California. He ture activities in space, the extent to University. and became president of Rockwell’s of the National Space Transportation was vice president, Commercial Space which the nominee played a key role The nominations are reviewed Satellite Systems Division in Califor- System (Space Shuttle Program) at Business Development and then vice in the accomplishment, and the extent by a Stellar Awards Evaluation Panel His book, FLIGHT: My Life nia. After a tour at Rockwell Space NASA Headquarters where he led re- president, Strategic Technology Plan- to which the nominee meets the goal of led by the legendary Dr. Christopher In Mission Control, was published in Systems Division, he returned to Hous- covery and return-to-flight efforts. He ning. With the merger of Lockheed and recognizing “unsung heroes.” C. Kraft, Jr. Kraft has been involved 2001 and was a New York Times best- ton in 1989 to lead Rockwell’s Space then served as AA for Aeronautics and Martin Marietta, he became director of with the RNASA awards from the be- seller. Kraft has received numerous Operations Co. that became part of Program Operations at Lockheed Mar- The winners will receive en- ginning, as a member of the RNASA awards, including the 1999 National United Space Alliance (USA) in 1995. tin headquarters in Bethesda, Mary- graved marble trophies this evening Board of Advisors, and has served as a Space Trophy. Lunney was VP and program manager land. He retired in 2007 and is now an from Stellar Award presenters As- RNASA Stellar Award evaluator since of USA’s Space Flight Operations con- aerospace consultant. Aldrich has re- tronauts Stephanie D. Wilson and 1997. The 2005 National Space Tro- tract until his retirement in 1999. ceived numerous honors including the Richard R. Arnold, II. The RNA- phy winner, Apollo flight director and Presidential Rank of Distinguished Ex- SA Foundation is pleased to From Phoebus, Virginia, Kraft Shuttle manager Dr. Glynn S. Lunney, Another Space Task Group ecutive and the NASA Distinguished congratulate all the Stellar joined NASA’s predecessor at Langley served for the eighth year on the Stellar veteran, Arnold Aldrich, served for his Service Medal. Award nominees and Field, Virginia in 1945 and spent four- Awards Evaluation Panel. third year on the RNASA Stellar Award winners for their out- teen years testing aircraft. When NASA Evaluation Committee. Prior to this evening’s banquet, standing accom- formed in 1958, Kraft was one of the Lunney graduated from the Stellar Awards nominees (wearing blue plishments. 36 original members of the Space Task University of Detroit in 1958. He Aldrich joined the Space Task ribbons) enjoyed a behind-the-scenes Group developing Project Mercury. He worked at the Lewis (now Glenn) Re- Group at Langley Field in 1959 follow- tour of Johnson Space Center and were created the engineering and operations search Center in Cleveland, Ohio and ing graduation from Northeastern Uni- recognized at a special luncheon at the organization that designed and con- transferred to Langley in Virginia in versity. He held a number of key flight Nassau Bay Hilton. STS-125 Hubble trolled the first human missions. 1958. Lunney joined the Space Task operations management positions dur- Servicing Mission pilot Captain Greg- Group in 1959 and moved to Hous- ing the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo ory C. (“Ray J”) Johnson, USN (Ret.) Dr. Kraft was the first flight ton in 1962. He was a flight director programs. He served as Skylab deputy was the featured luncheon speaker. director, and held that position for all for Gemini and Apollo and head of program manager; Apollo Spacecraft Capt. Gregory C. Johnson, USN After his presentation, the nominees of Mercury, and the first seven flights the Flight Director’s Office starting in Program Office deputy manager during (Ret.) (NASA photo) received certificates and commemo- of Gemini. He led Flight Operations 1968. He received an honorary doctor- the Apollo Soyuz Test Project; Orbiter

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2011 RNASA STELLAR AWARD NOMINEES 2011 RNASA STELLAR AWARD NOMINEES

Anthony Brian R. Corriveau of Pratt & Whit- Lee F. Echerd of ARES Corporation Joshua L. Hodges of the United Adele Luta of Barrios Technology - Andrea Wilkinson of Hamilton P. Barto- ney Rocketdyne - Successful early - Exceptional dedication and commit- States Air Force - Exceptional techni- Exceptional contributions in extra ve- Sundstrand - Key contributions to lone of NASA career progression from expert struc- ment to preserving United States ac- cal ability applied to the design of in- hicular activity training and flight op- return-to-flight efforts for shuttle me- Kennedy Space tural engineer to rocket engine program cess to space and avenues for Interna- novative measurement apparatuses for erations during a very aggressive time chanical flight controls, and leadership Center - Outstand- analysis coordinator. tional Space Station (ISS) resupply. characterizing charge migration and period in space operations history. of shuttle flight support. ing leadership to the material degradation and their effects Space Shuttle Program Michelle M. Gonzalez of ATK - Out- on mission critical spacecraft materials. Stephen D. Zenter of United Space Ryan L. Dardar of Lockheed Martin Michael Marando of Pratt & Whit- as the external tank/solid standing achievements on the decel- ney Rocketdyne - Outstanding efforts Alliance - Outstanding efforts as the rocket booster lead project Space Systems Company - Excep- eration system for Ares I and fast track Capt. Patrick R. Jackson of the Unit- lead on-board data interfaces and net- tional performance on the Orion Crew to ensure safe flight of space shuttle engineer, integrating a large qualification of the booster separation ed States Air Force - Extraordinary main engines. work flight controller for ISS Flight multi-center team to minimize im- Module Team in performing design, motors, enabling the advancement of leadership in completing remaining ULF-4 and Increment 23/24. pacts to shuttle launch operations. analysis and proof testing of the Orion human spaceflight. system engineering tasks on the next ground test article. generation Global Positioning System Lindsay A. Powell of The Boeing Kevin R. Beaulieu of Barrios Tech- Stephan Higgs of Oceaneering Space satellite, ensuring improved capabili- Company - Exceptional skill, profes- nology - Innovative application and Systems - Outstanding leadership, ties and reliable accurate navigation for sionalism and dedication on the Space Alton Davenport of Lockheed Martin Shuttle Program Ascent Loads Team. exceptional technical knowledge in the Space Systems Company - Outstand- unwavering attention to detail and ex- all users for years to come. area of image processing and analysis emplary work ethic in managing the ing dedication to delivering products of Sofia I. Russi of the United States Air providing safety assurance to astronaut the highest standard on the Orion Crew mission support and crew training as- Rafael Jimenez of NASA Johnson crews. sociated with extravehicular activity Space Center - Exceptional innovation Force - Distinguished service as officer Module Structures Team. space hardware. and technical excellence in creating an in charge of training for USAF Eastern Andrew C. Clifton of Lockheed integrated propulsion system testbed Range Atlas V Launch Operations, Martin Space Systems Company - Dr. Kevin Duda of Draper Labora- Robert L. Hirsh of NASA Johnson utilizing a commercial/government resulting in nine successful launches, Exceptional group leadership and ef- tory - Excellence and innovation in Space Center - Outstanding contribu- partnership. and as the current operations lead for fective NASA customer interface in research and development of human tions to the advancement of autono- the USAF’s only end-to-end interconti- maximizing value and meeting Orion system collaboration for crewed land- mous systems, software, and robotics Tim A. Kassebaum of J and P Tech- nental ballistic missile engineering test milestones. ing systems. for human space exploration. nologies - Significant technical con- facility. tributions to the Human Spaceflight Program as a systems safety engineer Susan V. Schuh of MEI Technolo- monitoring all aspects of the shuttle gies, Inc. - Exceptional dedication and propulsion system. outstanding effort producing the first searchable archived ISS Crew Com- Saman Kholdebarin of MEI Tech- ments Database established at NASA. nologies - Performance surpassing expectations as development lead for Stephanie A. Sipila of NASA John- critical test equipment of the Thermal The launch of Endeavour on STS- Infrared Sensor Program. son Space Center - Sustained leader- ship and superior efforts to support the 59, with Kevin Chilton as pilot, was captured by Karen Dillon of San Jose, Brett E. Killian of Lockheed Martin future of the ISS through successful Space Systems Company - Outstand- extravehicular activity. California, who observed the liftoff ing support and excellent finite element from the NASA causeway in Florida on stress analysis of the Orion Program Ryan P. Starn of L-3 Communica- April 9, 1994. Other crewmembers crew module. tions - Exceptional contributions to onboard were Sidney Gutierrez NASA Space Station Program regener- (Commander), Linda Godwin, Dr. Scott L. Klempner of the United ative life support system software reli- States Air Force - Exceptional leader- ability and robustness and development Jay Apt, Michael Clif- ship during the delivery and launch of of innovative system software model- ford, and Thomas Jones. Advanced Extremely High Frequency ing augmenting independent verifica- (NASA photo) Flight 1 (AEHF-1) and contributions to tion and validation methods. the AEHF-1 orbital recovery plan fol- lowing a major anomaly. Jerald A. Webber of The Boeing Company - Excellence and innovation John H. Lawlor of Lockheed Martin in development and implementation of - Technical excellence in the develop- improved shuttle propulsion systems ment of the Orion crew impact attenu- modeling and analysis tools, reducing ation system to ensure crew safety and engineering analysis time and improv- optimum performance. 2010 Stellar Awards Winners in Early Career Category ing flight safety. L to R: Astronaut Michael Foreman (presenting), White, Vyoral, Putnam, Peterson, Prouty, Kelly, Astronaut Megan McAr- thur (presenting). (NASA, 2010)

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Rebecca Scott Connally of Pratt & Whitney Michelle B. Guillot of Lockheed Mar- Barry of Rocketdyne - Outstanding engineering tin Space Systems Company - Excep- Vision Analyt- expertise in assuring mission readiness tional accomplishments in development ics, Inc. - Out- of the RD-180 booster engine for both and implementation of thermal protec- standing leadership Atlas III and Atlas V programs. tion systems on the space shuttle exter- and critical capability nal tank. to human spaceflight stra- Dawn M. Diecidue-Conners of Lock- heed Martin - Outstanding and sus- tegic assessments. Jennifer P. Hall of United Space Alli- tained service in execution of Space ance - Outstanding dedication and lead- Shuttle Program external tank certifi- ership contributions to space shuttle op- Olga Bauman of TechTrans cate-of-flight readiness requirements. International - Outstanding lead- erations in support of successful human spaceflight. ership of the Johnson Space Center Michael S. Dimel of The Boeing Com- Language Education Center, develop- pany - Noteworthy contributions to the Kenneth A. Head of Pratt & Whitney ment of innovative mission-oriented Space Shuttle Program as Mission Sup- Rocketdyne - Exceptional support to language training, and seamless co- port Room Team leader, including ex- the Space Shuttle Main Engine Program ordination with affiliates at Gagarin tensive knowledge of the space shuttle including technical knowledge of high Cosmonaut Training Center, ensuring systems and its operations. pressure turbomachinery, turbine aero- that ISS crews have the language skills dynamics, secondary flow and thermal needed to work safely and successfully James M. Engle of The Boeing Com- analysis. on orbit. pany - Outstanding leadership in im- plementing systems engineering and Mark Jackson of Draper Laboratory - 2010 Stellar Awards Winners in Middle Career Category integration processes and techniques in L to R: Astronaut Megan McArthur (presenting), Mason, Kakuska, Fitzgerald, Campbell, Bell, Menkin, Wiley, Willcoxon, Thomas E. Booth of Pratt & Whit- support of the Space Shuttle Program. Excellence in the development and inte- ney Rocketdyne - Exceptional leader- gration of guidance, navigation and con- Zeitler, and Astronaut Michael Foreman (presenting) (NASA, 2010) ship and dedication in data analysis and Frances Ferris of The Boeing Com- trol systems for the Orion crew vehicle. performance prediction for the RS-68A pany - Outstanding leadership in ad- Matthew D. Lansing of NASA Mar- Michael J. Massie of ARES Corpo- William H. Muddle of Pratt & Whit- Robert P. Janney of Wyle Integrated development and certification program. dressing technical issues associated shall Space Flight Center - Excep- ration - Outstanding leadership and ney Rocketdyne - Outstanding dedica- Science and Engineering - Successful with space shuttle orbiter vehicle de- tional contributions and nationally rec- technical excellence in large scale in- tion, passion, and technical excellence Christopher G. Boree of Lockheed sign and operations. leadership of the evolution of biomedical ognized expertise in the area of high in support of America’s Human Space- flight controllers and medical operations tegrated hazard analysis for human Martin Space Systems Company performance nonmetallic materials and spaceflight. flight Program. - Exceptional leadership, technical Randy J. Fitz of ATK - Personal dedi- support for shuttle and International processes. excellence and dedication in the de- cation and accomplishments instru- Space Station (ISS) from a back-room- Peter P. Nickolenko of NASA Kenne- only support function to a critical ele- Manuel Mauricio of Jacobs Technol- velopment of the Attitude Control Mo- mental in the successful production of Terry C. Lee of Lockheed Martin dy Space Center - Outstanding leader- ment of the Mission Control Team. ogy - Exceptional service developing tor Valve Control System and Launch reusable solid rocket motor (RSRM) Space Systems Company - Outstand- state-of-the-art spaceflight systems for ship and unwavering dedication to the Abort Systems (LAS) instrumentation and RSRM vehicle energetic compo- ing leadership and oversight of the NASA and international partners at the Space Shuttle Program. nents and hardware. Scott Johnson of NASA Johnson Space shuttle external tank build activities in culminating in the successful flight test Center - Exceptional leadership, com- Johnson Space Center. of the Orion LAS for Pad Abort 1. Final Assembly/B420 Test and Check- Matthew Owens of MEI Technolo- James A. Galbraith of Oceaneering mitment to teamwork, and dedication to out. gies - Significant contributions to the Space Systems - Unparalleled knowl- professional excellence resulting in safe Michelle L. Meerscheidt of MEI Thermal Infrared Sensor Project in- Marc R. Bouffard of Pratt & Whit- edge of human spacecraft materials and and successful space shuttle missions. Donn A. Liddle of MEI Technologies, Technologies, Inc. - Exceptional and cluding multiple field programmable ney Rocketdyne - Outstanding support processes and related testing, analysis, Inc. - Demonstrated technically gifted expert contributions to space shuttle gate array designs. and commitment to the Space Shuttle investigation and approval for human Jennifer L. Kimball of United Space and skilled professional leadership of propulsion testing and safety programs. Main Engine Program. rated spacecraft hardware. Alliance - Outstanding leadership of the the NASA Johnson Space Center Pho- cont. next page U.S. and Russian Guidance, Navigation togrammetry team/Image Science and Alicia C Mendoza of NASA Kennedy LeRoy E. Cain of NASA Johnson Gregory J. Gentry of The Boeing and Control Flight Control Teams sup- Analysis Group. Space Center - Exceptional leadership Space Center - Outstanding leadership Company - Outstanding support to the porting Space Station Flight Operations. of the NASA Launch Vehicle Process- as Chairman of the Space Shuttle Pro- Space Station Program for design and Gregory Loe of Honeywell - Out- ing Directorate to implement the Agen- gram Mission Management Team. operation of the environmental control Anne Y. Kotake of Pratt & Whitney standing technical excellence in de- cy’s goal of safe completion of the and life support system. Rocketdyne - Outstanding support to the velopment and implementation of en- Space Shuttle Program while helping Gabrielle C. Cockrell of Wyle In- successful certification of the RS-68A try flight control system in support of lead the nation’s Space Program into tegrated Science and Engineering Shawn M Greenwell of NASA Ken- engine system. Orion crew module design. the future. nedy Space Center - Superior leader- Group - Pioneering approaches to en- ship and unmatched dedication to the Kenneth D. Kueny of Orbital Sciences Ricardo A. Machin of NASA John- Katrien L. Morgan of ARES Corpo- hance mission success and minimize Space Shuttle Program integrating a son Space Center - Sustained demon- ISS on-orbit crewmember concerns for Corporation - Extraordinary efforts to ration - Exemplary contributions to the large multidiscipline launch team to develop a suite of simulators for soft- stration of uncompromising technical development of future visiting vehicle their families back home by ensuring ensure the safe and successful process- ware development and integration with excellence and exceptional leadership that both crewmembers and their fami- requirements to enable successful inte- ing and launching of the space shuttle the ISS. in support of safe human spaceflight. gration with the ISS. lies receive exceptional support. fleet.

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cont. from Larry N. Sikes of SAIC - Crucial con- Becky J. Thompson of NASA Kennedy previous page tributions in establishing the rapid inte- Space Center - Outstanding leader- gration and test facility as a world class ship and contributions in support of the Srikanth Par- laboratory for the agency, improving shuttle and future programs. vathaneni of ATK product quality and reliability while - Extraordinary leader- mitigating risks by preventing NASA Dr. Edward J. Wassell of MEI Tech- ship of safety and quality, and other agencies from receiving in- nologies Inc. - Superior contributions achieving results under the ferior products. advancing micro electro-mechanical intense operational demands of systems and detector fabrication pro- the launch site while maintaining Brian T. Smith of NASA Johnson cesses resulting in positive impacts on exceptional safety and quality stan- Space Center - Outstanding dedication quality, scientific data and leading edge dards. and leadership contributing significant- innovation. ly to the success of the International Timothy W. Reith of The Boeing Space Station Program as a lead flight Maura White of NASA Johnson Company - Outstanding leadership in director. Space Center - Exemplary support of addressing technical issues associated human spaceflight imagery activities, with space shuttle orbiter vehicle de- Brian P. Smith of Lockheed Martin - including tireless support of spaceflight sign and operations. Outstanding contributions to the nation crews in the creation, collection, de- in advancing human-rated spacecraft livery and exhibition of ISS and Space Daniel J. Rybicki of Jacobs Engi- power systems technology. Shuttle Program imagery products, neering - Exceptional contributions, contributing significantly to mission hard work, and selfless dedication to Thomas W. Stegman of MEI Tech- success. ensuring the successful development nologies - Leadership and technical ex- and manufacturing of spaceflight hard- cellence assuring the DoD Space Test Martin J. Wilson of United Space Al- ware. Program Houston 3 payload was suc- liance - Leadership, technical expertise cessfully delivered and integrated with and innovation in the development of Darren J. Samplatsky of Hamilton the ISS on STE-134. reusable thermal protection systems to Sundstrand - Outstanding support of support the Space Shuttle Program. the NASA’s Human Spaceflight Pro- Sujatha Sugavanam of The Boeing gram through sound judgment and un- Company - Innovative advanced anal- 2010 Stellar Awards Winners in Late Career Category compromising commitment to mission ysis technique to assess random vibra- L to R: Astronaut Michael Foreman (presenting), Henderson, Kan, Witherup, Clubb, and McArthur (presenting). Hartnett success in technical leadership of the tion environments of foam-packaged not pictured.. (NASA, 2010) oxygen generation assembly and Saba- hardware in support of human space- tier life support systems. flight. Edward W. Bechtel of Pratt & Whit- Gary L. Collier of The Boeing Com- Michael J. Dunham of The Boeing ney Rocketdyne - Outstanding techni- pany - Outstanding support, from pre- Company - Exemplary leadership cal leadership and insight in develop- liminary design to fleet implementa- of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Stress, Pat Rawlings ing combustion device technologies and tion, of the orbiter boom sensor system, Loads, and Dynamics Team, enabling rocket engine components. and continued work to ensure its safe the Space Shuttle Program to fly safely usage in flight. and with confidence since returning to 2011 PROGRAM BOOK COVER ARTIST George E. Biggs of ATK - Outstanding flight. technical excellence in the field of avion- ics development and operations. Glen R. Curtis of ATK - Continuous Bennie Ray Ferrell of Lock- Science Applications International Cor- and films (see list at www.patrawl- and visionary leadership instrumen- poration (SAIC) sponsored the services ings.com). Rawlings uses computer heed Martin Space Systems of renowned space artist Pat Rawlings models, topographical maps, and Col. John H. Casper of NASA Johnson tal in driving fundamental and lasting Company - Outstanding to create the original portrait of General space and family photos to ensure ac- Space Center - Outstanding leadership improvements in reusable solid rocket leadership and commit- Chilton that is on display tonight and is curacy and to explore the connections in solving complex issues for the Space motor and Ares I processes and sys- ment demonstrated reproduced on the cover. Rawlings paint- between extraterrestrial locations, the Shuttle Program, including dual docked tems and flight hardware robustness on the Space Shut- ed the portrait for the first National Space history of space exploration, and the operations and launch on need strategies. and safety. tle Program. Trophy winner in 1987, again in 1991, possibilities of tomorrow’s technol- and for every winner since 2001. ogy. Fred Clark of Draper Laboratory - Ann D. Dorris of United Space Al- cont. next Long term history of excellence in ap- liance - Outstanding contributions in page plying statistical techniques to the devel- “I enjoy creating a visual tapestry Chilton’s portrait will be on reconfiguration production innovations that represents the trophy winner’s history display with the National Space Tro- opment and verification of rendezvous and proximity operations for NASA mis- and supportability of the International and contributions in the field of space,” phy at Space Center Houston for the Space Station (ISS) Program. Rawlings said. His paintings, digital im- coming year. sions. Pat Rawlings ages, and designs have appeared in hun- (Photo courtesy Rawlings) dreds of magazines, books, TV programs,

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cont. from Philip Lintereur of The Boeing Com- Donald E. Reed of NASA Johnson 309th Software Maintenance Group Exploration Development Labora- previous page pany - Outstanding team leadership Space Center - Outstanding leadership, Solar Electro-Optical Network tory Pad Abort 1 Team of Lockheed and innovative contributions to improv- technical expertise, and dedication that Team of the United States Air Force Martin - Outstanding efforts in sup- Jose M. Fuentes ing safety and efficiency of fluids and contributed to the success of the first in- - Exceptional software support by the port of the Orion Flight Test Article Pad of SAIC - Outstand- payload processing for NASA’s Human tegrated flight test of the Orion Launch 309th Software Maintenance Group Abort 1 test by successfully developing ing contributions to hu- Spaceflight Program. Abort Vehicle Pad Abort 1. Solar Electro-Optical Network Team the testbed used for verification. man spaceflight ensuring George Roberts of Pratt & Whitney to advance Air Force solar forecasting. the safety and mission suc- Paul K. McConnaughey of NASA External Tank Camera Team of cess of the extravehicular mo- Rocketdyne - Outstanding dedication, Marshall Space Flight Center - Out- Constellation Earned Value Man- Lockheed Martin - Outstanding team- bility unit. professionalism, and technical excel- standing dedication to NASA’s techni- lence in supporting human spaceflight for agement (EVM) Team of Stinger work in the development, certification cal excellence and delivery of complex Joe D. Gamble of MEI Technologies, more than 45 years. Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. - Tre- and delivery of the space shuttle ex- system solutions vital to America’s sci- mendous dedication and expertise ternal tank cameras successfully flown Inc. - Expert contributions to the Orion entific exploration of space. Pad Abort 1 drogue parachute oscilla- Ned J. Robinson of NASA Johnson demonstrated by the Constellation Pro- post-Columbia to enhance crew safety. Space Center - Exemplary service and tion analysis efforts. gram Earned Value Team’s successful Timothy Nalette of Hamilton Sund- achievement in system test engineering implementation of EVM for program External Tank (ET) Product Support strand - Sustained advances in life sup- excellence. integration. Team, Kennedy Space Center Op- Donna L. Herring of United Space port air revitalization technologies for erations of Lockheed Martin Space Alliance - Visionary and transforma- the Human Spaceflight Program. Christopher T. Rodgers of The Boeing tional leadership inspiring quality and Company - Outstanding leadership, vi- Demonstration and Science Experi- Systems Company - Exemplary dem- performance excellence for more than Duc G. Nguyen of Pratt & Whitney sion, and dedication during a 38-year ca- ments Team for DoD Air Force Re- onstrated commitment to mission suc- 25 years to the Space Shuttle Program. Rocketdyne - Nationally recognized reer with America’s Spaceflight Program. search Laboratory Space Vehicle cess and operational excellence during Space Shuttle Atlantis photographed expertise in computer modeling and in- Directorate of ARES Corporation - ET-137 / STS-133 repair for flight. by the Mir 21 crew during STS-76, Dan E. Jackson of Barrios Technol- tegrated system optimization of rocket Brian Saunders of Pratt & Whitney Excellence in the development of new commanded by Kevin Chilton in ogy - Extensive history of outstanding propulsion systems. Rocketdyne - Significant contributions space weather measurements in the GENIE (Guidance Embedded Navi- March 1996. (NASA photo) operational leadership, technical excel- to NASA’s Human Spaceflight Program band around the Earth’s magnetic field. gator Integration Enviornment) lence and innovative solutions dedi- Sunil Patel of Hamilton Sundstrand in the area of embedded safety critical Team of Draper Laboratory - Rapid International Space Station (ISS) software. cated to providing innovative and high - Masterful team guidance and superb Employee Retention Initiative Team development, integration and flight test Active System Thermal Resources quality tools in support of spaceflight technical contributions to Orion power of NASA Kennedy Space Center of the GENIE flight system to demon- and Operations team of The Boeing operations. Richard A. Schmidgall of NASA John- - Unprecedented efforts to maintain strate autonomous guidance and naviga- Company - Outstanding team effort management and distribution. son Space Center - Outstanding dedica- shuttle employee focus and pride dur- tion technologies for precision landing. supporting recovery from the external Kevin Jackson of Orbital Sciences tion, perseverance and attention to detail Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski of the ing the critical juncture of the Space active thermal control system loop A Corporation - Distinguished effort to for contract closeout and transition for Hardware Software Integration of United States Air Force, Air Force Shuttle Program closeout. pump failure on ISS. develop an operationally superior and the Agency’s largest complex contract. The Boeing Company - Exemplary affordable communications suite for Research Laboratory - Visionary lead- hardware/software integration and pre- ership of defense space flight in service Sarma Susarla of L-3 Communica- ISS Program Science Office of ERC, the Cygnus autonomous cargo transfer flight testing of the Japan Aerospace Inc - Outstanding initiative, scientific vehicle. to the United States. tions - Outstanding technical excellence Exploration Agency H-II Transfer Ve- and leadership in improving the ISS flight knowledge and technical skills exhib- software and supporting artifacts, and an hicle and the European Space Agency ited by the International Space Station Linda Karanian of Lockheed Martin E. Cary Ralston of ATK - Extraordi- Automated Transfer Vehicle-2. nary leadership and program manage- exemplary career finding solutions for Program Science Team in maintaining Space Operations - Untiring dedica- NASA. and tracking ISS results and shar- tion and important contributions to ment achievement in the execution of Hypersonic Combined Test Force of human space propulsion programs. ing the information with the world U.S. preeminence in human spaceflight Roger Wacker of Honeywell - Excep- the United States Air Force - Signifi- through the NASA.gov web through a unique blend of technical tional comprehension and recognized ex- cant contributions to future spaceflight portal. knowledge, understanding of the leg- Venkat Ramachandran of Lockheed by the Hypersonic Combined Test Force Martin Space Systems Company - pertise in the intricate details of the Orion islative process, and ability to commu- attitude control design. in flight testing the X-51A Scramjet and cont. next page nicate and integrate between diverse Successful leadership and technical ex- X-37 orbital test vehicles. groups ranging from corporate execu- cellence in stress analysis instrumental John G. Welborn of Lockheed Martin tives, other companies, members of to the development of the Orion Launch Space Systems Company - Outstand- Insulation Development Team of Congress, and political staffers. Abort System (LAS) for Pad Abort 1, ing leadership contributions to the Space ATK - Exceptional performance in the Orion’s first fully integrated, and flaw- Shuttle Program. development of a new insulation liner Dr. Joy Kelly of Jacobs Technology less, flight test of the LAS. system for the Ares 5-segment rocket - Demonstrated strong leadership skills William Wightman of Oceaneering motorInternational Docking System and unparalleled technical expertise by Gregory A. Ray of The Boeing Com- Space Systems - Stellar design skills and Standard Team of NASA Johnson significantly improving the quality and pany - Exceptional technical expertise dedication to effective solutions that op- Stellar Award Trophy. Winners Space Center - Exceptional achieve- safety on the space shuttle, ISS, and and leadership in positions of increasing timize function, weight, size, reliability, receive a marble trophy similar to the ment in the development of the Interna- other spacecraft, including reduction of responsibility in engineering and man- simplicity, risk, and development speed one shown here. (RNASA) tional Docking System Standard. safety related risk. agement for the Space Shuttle Team. for the U.S. Space Program.

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2011 RNASA STELLAR AWARD NOMINEES 2011 RNASA STELLAR AWARD NOMINEES cont. from segment solid rocket motor static test, launch configuration of the Minotaur IV Orion Launch Abort System Inte- Orion Pad Abort 1 Guidance, Navi- Space Shuttle I-Load Integration previous page achieving all test objectives. launch vehicle. grated Product Team of Lockheed gation & Control (GN&C) Team of Team of The Boeing Company - Out- Martin Space Systems Company Lockheed Martin Exploration & Sci- standing teamwork to ensure consisten- ISS Pump Mod- Materials and Processes Technical National Space Biomedical Research - Outstanding teamwork, leadership ence - Outstanding GN&C efforts in cy in the quality of the Space Shuttle ule Recovery Team Information System (MAPTIS-II) Institute (NSBRI) Mars 500 Research and technical excellence in the devel- developing high-fidelity modeling and Flight Software including exceptional of NASA Johnson Development Team of NASA Mar- Team of University of Pennsylvania opment of the state-of-the-art Orion simulation tools, creating a validation dedication to the integration of error- Space Center - Excep- shall Space Flight Center - Excep- School of Medicine - Pioneering new launch abort system culminating in the process adopted as an Orion project free Space Shuttle I-Loads. tional service in the rapid tional contributions to the design and approaches to U.S. and international flawless Pad Abort 1 flight test. standard, developing test procedures development and execution of development of a new generation of research collaborations by the NSBRI for the Orion launch abort aystem, and Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) three complex spacewalks that re- the MAPTIS-II database that will Mars 500 Research Team, advancing Orion Launch Abort System Team supporting hardware testing that helped Operational Simulation Team of covered from the loss of cooling to provide materials information for all knowledge using unprecedented human of Orbital Sciences Corporation - ensure an immensely successful Pad Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - In- 50 percent of the ISS. NASA flight hardware and programs. space exploration analog studies. Exceptional dedication and technical Abort 1 flight test. novative and proactive approaches in excellence resulting in the successful the SSME operational simulation proj- International X-Ray Observatory Minotaur IV Launch Vehicle Devel- Orion Attitude Control Motor Team of design, development and test of the Regenerative Enivronmental Con- ect to enhance the assessment skills of Development Team of Stinger Ghaf- opment Team of the United States ATK - Outstanding technical excellence first full-scale abort system in the Unit- trol and Life Support (ECLS) Team the flight and test analysis teams with farian Technologies, Inc. (SGT) Air Force - Successful development in the development of the most complex ed States in more than 45 years. of The Boeing Company - Leadership realistic and challenging anomaly sce- and technical excellence by the Regen- narios. - Outstanding teamwork furthering and launch of a new medium lift ve- solid rocket motor ever flown. telescope flight mirror assembly tech- Orion Pad Abort 1 Flight Test Team erative ECLS Team resulting in the first hicle with near flawless results, giving of NASA Johnson Space Center - Ex- on-orbit implementation of the fully re- Space Shuttle Probabilistic Risk As- nologies necessary to meet the science the nation a new responsive launch ca- Orion Crew Radiation Analysis Team traordinary performance in the conduct generative ECLS system in the USOS sessment (SPRA) Team of NASA requirements of the International X-ray pability. of Lockheed Martin - Outstanding ef- of the first full-scale integrated flight- (United States On-Orbit Segment) en- Johnson Space Center - Outstanding Observatory. forts by the Orion Crew Radiation Anal- test of the next generation crew escape abling six-person ISS crew capability work by the SPRA Team, providing an Minotaur IV Launch Vehicle Team ysis Team to develop innovative software launch abort system. necessary for full station utilization. essential resource for managing Space Large Rocket Motor Static Test of Orbital Sciences Corporation - tools that improve crew safety, reduce Shuttle Program risks. Team of ATK - Exceptional technical Succesful development and demon- vehicle weight and allow for long dura- Russian Vehicle and operational execution of a five- stration of a new low cost and flexible tion Exo-low-Earth-orbit missions. Departure Cor- Space Situational Awareness Branch ridor Analysis of the United States Air Force - Ex- Team of ARES ceptional contribution to the furthering SPACE CITY FILMS SALUTES Corporation - of national space surveillance capabil- Team excellence ity using state-of-the-art technology. GENERAL CHILTON in the emphasis RECIPIENT OF THE 2011 NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY on preservation Spitzer Space Telescope Project of service life of Team of NASA Jet Propulsion Labo- ISS critical com- ratory - Outstanding innovation, dedi- ponents. cation, and technical excellence by the Spitzer Space Telescope Project Team Sabatier Re- enabling both engineering and scientif- action System ic firsts from which the next generation Team of Hamil- of astrophysics missions will benefit. ton Sundstrand - Successful deliv- X-37B Recovery Team of The Boe- ery and activation ing Company - Successful ex- on-orbit of the Sa- ecution of the deorbit, landing batier system us- and safing of the unmanned ing a unique busi- autonomous X-37B at ness model and Vandenberg Air Force technology that Base on 3 December converts waste 2010 by the X- gases into water 37B Recovery to help sustain Team. HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION AND LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION NASA’s space ABOVE AND BEYOND station crew. WWW.SPACECITYFILMS.COM 2010 Stellar Awards Winners in the Team Category. L to R: Astronaut Megan McArthur (presenting), Ess, Romero, Oliva, Zimpfer, Patz, Ballard, Hess, and Foreman (pre- senting). (NASA, 2010)

32 33 Kevin P. Chilton Celebrating legacy, honoring achievements 2011 NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY WINNER Legion of Merit The employees of ManTech International Corporation with oak leaf cont. from cluster, Distin- • 2010 NASA Goddard Space Flight would like to congratulate the 2011 National Space page 4 guished Flying Center Contractor Excellence Award Award winner and nominees. As we celebrate the legacy Cross, Defense • Top 10 best employer for veterans of America’s symbol of technological excellence, the Father, Award M e r i t o r i o u s - Military Times EDGE magazine Winner Service Medal, Space Shuttle, we honor you for your dedication and Meritorious Ser- • Top 10 military friendly employers Chilton retired from vice Medal with - G.I. Jobs magazine contribution to our nation’s space program. the Air Force in March 2011. oak leaf cluster, He and his wife Cathy, now a Air Force Com- • 100 fastest growing companies Brigadier General at the Air Force mendation Med- - FORTUNE® magazine ManTech is a trusted provider of safety and mission Reserves at the USAF Academy, al, three NASA • Top 100 IT companies in the world assurance, launch range safety and operations, and SE&I bought a house in Colorado Springs Space Flight - BusinessWeek magazine and “plan to stay there,” he said. Medals, NASA for NASA and the U.S. Air Force. Chilton intends “to focus on spend- E x c e p t i o n a l ing more time with family.” Two Service Medal, www.mantech.com of his four daughters are in high NASA Outstand- Thank you for your contributions to America’s school. One daughter is a freshman ing Leadership An Equal Opportunity/Affi rmative Action Employer. success in space. at the University of Nebraska, and Medal, NASA the oldest is a junior at the Air Force “Top Fox” Academy—following in her moth- Flight Safety Gen. Chilton at Kings Bay er’s footsteps by studying physics. Award Winner (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class(SW) “Eventually, I’ll find work where my (1991), Gug- James Kimber, 1-19-11) background will contribute,” Chilton genheim Fel- said. “I like learning new things.” low, Commander’s Trophy, Un- dergraduate Pilot Training, 1982 Chilton has been recognized Secretary of the Air Force Leadership with numerous awards including; the Award, and 1984 Liethen-Tittle Award first inductee of the Strategic Order for top graduate, USAF Test Pilot School. of the Sword and Shield, the Distin- guished Service Medal with oak leaf The RNASA Foundation is cluster, Defense Superior Service proud to further recognize the outstand- Medal with two oak leaf clusters, ing accomplishments of General Chilton with the 2011 National Space Trophy.

Brig. Gen. Cathy Chilton (USAF photo )

Gen. Chilton visits Minot AFB (USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Ballard, 11-30-10) 34