Gregory C. Johnson named Manager of Launch Integration at KSC

From: Neil Gerace (geracen_at_iinet.net.au)
Date: 06/18/04 

Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 02:57:55 +0800

Regarding the following report from KSC: is Mr Johnson still eligible for a
flight, despite his new management job?

rgds
Neil

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NASA News
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration

John F. Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899
AC 321 867-2468
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Jessica Rye
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
June 18, 2004
(Phone: 321/867-2468)

RELEASE: No. 41-04

GREGORY C. JOHNSON NAMED MANAGER OF LAUNCH INTEGRATION AT KENNEDY SPACE
CENTER

Space Shuttle Program Manager Bill Parsons has named Gregory C. Johnson
as the Manager of Launch Integration at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,
Fla. Johnson assumed his new position June 14. In this capacity, he is
responsible for all aspects of Space Shuttle preparation, launch and
return of the orbiter to KSC following flight.

Johnson joins KSC from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, where he
was selected in 1998 as class leader of the 17th group of NASA
Astronauts. His previous assignment was Deputy, Shuttle Operations
Branch in the astronaut office. Johnson also served as one of the
Astronaut Support Personnel responsible for configuring the orbiter
switches prior to launch and strapping astronauts in their seats for
liftoff. He also was the astronaut representative for all technical
aspects of landing and roll out issues.

"Greg's experience, coupled with the unique perspective he brings to KSC
from his time in the Astronaut Corps, will be a tremendous asset to the
Space Shuttle Program as we return the Shuttle fleet to safe flight,"
said Parsons.

Prior to his acceptance in the Astronaut Corps, Johnson served four
years as the Chief of the Maintenance & Engineering Branch responsible
for all maintenance and engineering modifications on Johnson Space
Center's 44 aircraft. He held previous positions as an aerospace
engineer and research pilot at Johnson's Aircraft Operations Division at
Ellington Field, a T-38 instructor, functional check flight and examiner
pilot, Gulfstream I aircraft commander, WB-57 high altitude research
pilot and KC-135 co-pilot.

"I could not be more pleased that Greg has joined my team," said Denny
Kross, Space Shuttle Deputy Program Manager at KSC. "His proven
leadership style and extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the
orbiter systems is invaluable as he oversees the day-to-day operations
of preparing the Shuttles for safe missions."

Johnson is the recipient of numerous awards and medals, including the
NASA James A. Korkowski Excellence in Achievement Award, VA-128 Attack
Pilot of the Year, Carrier Airwing Fifteen and Airwing Fourteen Top Ten
Tailhook Pilot, two Navy Meritorious Service Medals, three Navy
Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal, Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal.

Formerly of Seattle, Wash., Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree
in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Washington, and is a
graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.

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