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Topic: NASA SSME manager George Hopson (1927-2013)
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cspg Member Posts: 6210 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 Member Posts: 2176 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 Member Posts: 586 From: Germany Registered: Apr 2005
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jasonelam Member Posts: 691 From: Monticello, KY USA Registered: Mar 2007
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jasonelam Member Posts: 691 From: Monticello, KY USA Registered: Mar 2007
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GACspaceguy Member Posts: 2476 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
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micropooz Member Posts: 1512 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 Member Posts: 808 From: Marietta GA USA Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 10-26-2013 07:06 AM
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rjb1elec Member Posts: 212 From: Merseyside, England Registered: Oct 2004
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Jeff Member Posts: 474 From: Fayetteville, NC, USA Registered: May 2009
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capoetc Member Posts: 2169 From: McKinney TX (USA) Registered: Aug 2005
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mach3valkyrie Member Posts: 719 From: Albany, Oregon Registered: Jul 2006
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Ronpur Member Posts: 1211 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
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dss65 Member Posts: 1156 From: Sandpoint, ID, USA Registered: Mar 2003
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East-Frisian Member Posts: 586 From: Germany Registered: Apr 2005
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Gilbert Member Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
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Jerry Brouillette Member Posts: 147 From: Louviers, CO Registered: Jul 2006
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