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Dr. J. Victor Lebacqz, Associate Director for Aerospace Programs at NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. has been named Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Aerospace Technology at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
The announcement was made by Dr. Jeremiah Creedon, Associate Administrator for Aerospace Technology, who said of his new deputy: "Vic brings a wealth of aerospace experience to the enterprise that will certainly be an asset as NASA moves toward implementing its Blueprint for Aeronautics and the new Integrated Space Transportation Plan."
In his new position as Deputy Associate Administrator, Lebacqz will assist Creedon in developing integrated, long-term, innovative agency-level technology for aeronautics and space. Lebacqz will also assist in developing new commercial partnerships that exploit technology breakthroughs.
Lebacqz began his federal career in 1978 as an aerospace engineer conducting flight and simulation research at Ames. Since then, he has held a variety of Ames management positions including Chief of Flight Dynamics and Controls Branch; Chief of Flight Management and Human Factors Division; and Director of Aviation System Capacity Program and the Aerospace Operations Systems Programs.
Lebacqz is a recipient of NASA's Outstanding Leadership Medal, NASA's Exceptional Service Medal, a number of NASA Group Achievement Awards and two Ames Honor Awards. He received bachelor, master and doctoral degrees in aeronautical engineering from Princeton University.
Source: NASA Press Release
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