Report: Major Reorganization at the Human Exploration and NASA Operations Mission Management

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The leadership of NASA's Human Exploration and Operations mission has undergone a significant shift in leadership. According to a tweet posted by Marcia Smith of Space Policy Online, these changes involved the replacement of two key personnel – or their replacement.

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NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Directorate has experienced a significant shift in leadership. According to a tweet posted by Marcia Smith of Space Policy Online, these changes involved the replacement of two key personnel – or their replacement.

According to one Tweet From Marcia Smith, William Gerstenmaier was ousted from the post of General Manager of Human Exploration and Operations at NASA.

Gerstenmaier has been in this position for almost fifteen years since taking office in 2005. Previously, he was responsible for the International Space Station program, responsible for Shuttle / Mir program operations, and responsible for the integration of the Space Shuttle program. . .

Ken Bowersox, five times shuttle astronaut and commander of Expedition 6, has been appointed acting director of exploration and human operations.

In a series of similar events, Bill Hill, assistant deputy administrator for the development of exploration systems, was removed from office. Hill previously held the position of associate associate administrator for the space shuttle in the direction of the space operation mission and led Columbia the accident (STS-107) and the recovery of the vehicle and the remains of the crew.

Mr. Gerstenmaier spoke in front of a House of Science, Space and Technology (SS & T) earlier in the day and gave no sign that changes were being made, according to Smith.

At the moment, little additional information has been provided. SpaceFlight Insider contacted NASA for details of these changes and was informed that it "would not be appropriate to discuss details of internal personal actions". We also received the message from the agency administrator to the employees (below).

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As you know, NASA has had the daring challenge of placing the first woman and the next man on the Moon by 2024, focusing on the ultimate goal of sending human beings on Mars. In order to meet this challenge, I decided to change the direction of the Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) mission direction.

Effective immediately, Ken Bowersox will assume the role of Acting Associate Director for HEO. Bowersox, who previously served as an associate associate director of HEO, is a retired US Navy aviator with more than two decades of experience at NASA. An accomplished astronaut and veteran of five Space Shuttle missions, he was Commander of the International Space Station.

Bill Gerstenmaier, who previously served as an associate director for HEO, will be appointed to a new position as special advisor to Assistant Administrator Jim Morhard. I am grateful for Bill's leadership. He provided strategic vision for some of NASA's most important efforts, including the International Space Station, the Commercial Crew Program, the Moon Bridge, the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft. As a country, we are grateful for its services that have helped advance America's priorities and expand the boundaries of science, technology and exploration.

Tom Whitmeyer will assume the duties of Acting Assistant Administrator for the development of exploration systems within HEO.

Bill Hill, who previously held the position of Associate Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Development at HEO, will be appointed to a new position as Special Advisor to Associate Administrator Steve Jurczyk. Bill has served NASA and our country well. He has provided years of leadership and expertise in the development of exploration systems such as Space Launch System, Orion and Exploration Ground Systems. Its strategic leadership played a key role during the Space Shuttle program, contributing to the success of 22 successful missions.

NASA has always been fortunate to have a great talent that has served our country well. As we work to fill these key positions within HEO, we will remain focused on our mission, knowing that exploration will continue.

Jim Bridenstine

Tagged: Bill Gerstenmaier at NASA Headquarters

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