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December 10, 2021
NASA Honors Senior Fellow in Space Policy George Abbey
NASA’s Johnson Space Center has renamed Rocket Park in honor of its former director, George W.S. Abbey, now a senior fellow at the Baker Institute.
“He is a legend at NASA,” said Vanessa Wyche, current director of the Johnson Space Center.
Read more at the Houston Chronicle. May 7, 2021
Abbey Inducted into Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
Congratulations to George Abbey, senior fellow in space policy, on his recent induction to the Lone Star Flight Museum’s Texas Aviation Hall of Fame! Abbey, the former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, was cited for his impact on aviation by a distinguished panel of aviation historians, authors, publishers, archivists and aviation experts.
Watch the induction ceremony here. December 10, 2020
San Antonio Shortlisted for U.S. Space Command HQ
George Abbey, senior fellow in space policy, talked about the future of commercial space development in San Antonio.
Listen to the discussion at Texas Public Radio. October 7, 2020
How an Astronaut's 'Right Stuff' Has Changed Over the Years
What makes a good astronaut? The attributes have evolved since NASA first vetted candidates in the 1950s, said space policy fellow George Abbey. For today's missions, like NASA’s Artemis program — which aims to establish a long-term presence on the lunar surface — the psychological effects of isolation and the dynamics of teamwork will be even more critical to consider when selecting astronaut crews.
Read more at National Geographic September 1, 2020
NASA and Potential Private, Academic Partners Discuss Lunar Exploration
Experts from government, industry and academia recently discussed space exploration and commercial enterprise at a virtual forum hosted by NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the Baker Institute and Texas A&M University. “As we return once more to the moon, there are many opportunities for both government and industry and for international cooperation. The Lunar Forum will hopefully lead to the definition and realization of those opportunities,” said George Abbey, senior fellow in space policy.
Read more at Round Up Reads