NASA is remembering former NASA Johnson Director George W.S. Abe

Washington, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — George W. Abe, former director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, has died. Sunday, March 24In Houston After an illness. The Seattle His age is 91.

“A true visionary, Mr. Abe has demonstrated transformative leadership Johnson's Seventh Central Director. During his tenure, the space shuttle conducted more than 25 successful missions; „The joint US-Russian Shuttle-Mir program has been completed, providing critical information for long-duration space travel,” he said. Vanessa Wyche, NASA Director Johnson. “He was instrumental Johnson The team's involvement in building and launching the first components of the International Space Station marked the beginning of a new era in space exploration. On behalf of NASA's Johnson Space Center, Mr. Our condolences to Abe's loved ones.”

Abe had a long and storied career in human spaceflight, beginning with NASA in 1964 and continuing after his retirement from the agency. As director of flight operations, he oversaw the selection of NASA's first space shuttle astronauts, mission operations, and the approach and landing tests of the new Space Shuttle program.

From 1987 to 1993, Abe supported NASA headquarters Washington, plays an important role in human spaceflight and the National Space Council. He returned Johnson In 1994, he led the development and launch of the space station, first as deputy director and later as director. Abe retired from the agency in 2003.

In December 2021NASA named the Saturn V rocket outside the park Johnson's The main gate of the abbey. Abe founded the Langhorne Program, a major STEM program that provides agricultural experiences and scholarships to students. He leaves a great and lasting impression as he continues to inspire the more than 1.2 million visitors who visit the George WS Abbey Rocket Park annually.

„Abe's commitment to human spaceflight is unwavering. While the NASA family mourns his passing, we are grateful for his leadership and the legacy he left behind,” Wyche said.

Abe is survived by his five children, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Learn more about Abe's career supporting NASA:

https://www.nasa.gov/people/george-ws-abbey/

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Source: NASA