![]() ![]() NASA’s Director of Flight Operations Norm Knight, said in a release by NASA, "Knowing the significance of this position and the integrity of those who have previously served, I am confident Joe will be an outstanding chief for the Astronaut Office who will successfully lead our astronauts through an exciting future."Ĭongressional Space Medal of Honor: Former NASA astronauts are the first to receive the award since 2006 Since then, the position had been held by NASA astronaut Drew Feustel as acting chief until the agency appointed a new leader. NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman last held the agency's Chief Astronaut position for two years before stepping down in November last year to return to active astronaut duty and regain eligibility status to be assigned to future missions. Nelson recently said the announcement of Artemis crew assignments could be expected sometime in the spring of this year. "As we build on the International Space Station’s unparalleled success in low-Earth orbit with our eyes on the Moon and then Mars, Joe will play an integral role in ensuring our NASA astronauts are prepared for the challenges ahead," said Nelson. He will also will play a key role in determining crew assignments for future missions, including long-duration stays at the International Space Station and, for the first time since 1972, missions to the moon with the agency's Artemis program. SpaceX's latest launch: Second Starlink mission from Florida less than a week after the last Joseph Acabá's new role at NASAĪcabá new role at the agency comes with the responsibility of managing astronaut resources and operations. Rocket launch schedule: Upcoming Florida launches and landings NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a release by NASA, "Joe is an experienced space flyer and a proven leader, and he will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of NASA astronauts." Journalism like this takes time and resources. Please support it with a subscription here.įormer Melbourne High science teacher turned veteran NASA astronaut Joseph Acabá was appointed as chief of the agency's Astronaut Office at Johnson Space Center in Houston on Thursday.Īcabá is the first astronaut of Hispanic heritage selected to lead the office, according to NASA. Space is important to us and that's why we're working to bring you top coverage of the industry and Florida launches. ![]() Watch Video: Former Melbourne High teacher Joe Acaba named NASA's Chief Astronaut ![]()
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