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Topic: NASA SSME manager George Hopson (1927-2013)
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cspg
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From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 10-25-2013 10:14 AM
   
The Huntsville Times reports that NASA engineer George Hopson died Wednesday (Oct. 23, 2013). He was 86. He began his engineering career at General Dynamics in Fort Worth, Texas from 1954-1962, then returned home to Alabama to begin a distinguished 45 year career at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. He held numerous positions at NASA including Fluid Dynamics Branch Chief, Structures and Thermal Branch Chief, Skylab Analysis Lab Director, Space Systems Chief Engineer, Space Transportation Systems Chief Engineer, Space Station Projects Office Manager, Deputy Director for Space Systems, Space Shuttle Main Engine Manager, and NASA Technical Fellow for Propulsion. He received significant recognition throughout his career including the Exceptional Service Award, two Outstanding Leadership Awards, two Presidential Rank Awards, the Distinguished Service Award and induction into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame. A 2010 NASA oral history with George Hopson can be found here. |
randy
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From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 10-25-2013 12:14 PM
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East-Frisian
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From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 10-25-2013 01:18 PM
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jasonelam
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From: Monticello, KY USA
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 10-25-2013 05:34 PM
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jasonelam
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From: Monticello, KY USA
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 10-25-2013 05:37 PM
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GACspaceguy
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From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-25-2013 07:24 PM
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micropooz
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From: Washington, DC, USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 10-25-2013 07:38 PM
Probably the nicest person on this planet. For all of his achievements, there was no ego at all. George Hopson (or just "Hopson" as he'd answer the phone) will be missed... |
Joel Katzowitz
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From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 10-26-2013 07:06 AM
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rjb1elec
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From: Merseyside, England
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 10-26-2013 07:46 AM
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Jeff
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From: Fayetteville, NC, USA
Registered: May 2009
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posted 10-26-2013 07:59 AM
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capoetc
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From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-26-2013 09:06 AM
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mach3valkyrie
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From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 10-26-2013 09:21 AM
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Ronpur
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From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 10-26-2013 05:35 PM
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dss65
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From: Sandpoint, ID, USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 10-26-2013 08:53 PM
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East-Frisian
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From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 10-27-2013 03:11 AM
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David Carey
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posted 10-27-2013 02:35 PM
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Gilbert
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From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 10-28-2013 07:48 AM
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Jerry Brouillette
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From: Louviers, CO
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 10-28-2013 08:34 AM
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