This page introduces astronauts, scientists, engineers, educators, and other practitioners featured in HASSE records. Each profile should be read according to its stated role and relationship to HASSE.
These profiles highlight people from space, science, education, and industry whose experience has informed HASSE programs and conversations with students.
Their backgrounds show the range of disciplines and decisions involved in space exploration. HASSE presents these profiles as historical and educational context; current titles and program roles should be verified on each profile.
Former Astronaut, ISS Commander
Apollo Lunar Rover Chief Engineer, Veteran Apollo program
IBM fellow, IEEE Medal of Honor, Thomas J. Watson Research Center United States National Academy of Sciences fellow, inventer of DRAM
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Former NASA Astronaut, Former CEO of United Space Alliance
Former NASA Astronaut, Research Manager for the International Space Station (ISS)
Former NASA Astronaut, STS – 92 VP at ATK
Former NASA Astronaut, Former NASA Safety Director
NASA Planetary Mission Research Scientist
NASA life support system lead engineer
Lockheed Martin Rocket Scientist
