Thomas Otten Paine (09.11.1921-04.051992)55 lat temu, 25.03.1968 , Thomas O. Paine został zaprzysiężony na zastępcę administratora NASA.
W okresie 08.10.1968-21.03.1969 był 3. Administratorem NASA.
55 Years Ago: Thomas Paine Sworn In As NASA Deputy AdministratorMar 23, 2023
On March 25, 1968, Thomas O. Paine was sworn in as NASA’s deputy administrator. Although he came to NASA with an extensive science, engineering, and management background, he had no prior experience working with the federal bureaucracy. Joining NASA as it recovered from the tragic Apollo 1 fire and continued to work toward landing a man on the Moon by the end of decade, Paine led the agency, first as deputy administrator, then as acting administrator, and finally as NASA’s third administrator, through some its most historic times. He also faced significant challenges in the constrained budget environment following the Moon landing. He retired from NASA on Sept. 15, 1970, but remained active promoting his vision for a vibrant American space program. (...)
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