NASA Administrator Statement on the Death of Robert Seamans

June 30, 2008

David Mould
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1898
david.r.mould@xxxxxxxx

RELEASE: 08-163

NASA ADMINISTRATOR STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF ROBERT SEAMANS

WASHINGTON -- The following is a statement from NASA Administrator
Michael Griffin regarding the death Dr. Robert C. Seamans, Jr., NASA
deputy administrator from 1965 to 1968:

"Robert Seamans was one of the early leaders in launching NASA's
efforts to explore the new frontier of space. As NASA's associate
administrator and then deputy administrator, Bob, as a top manager
and consummate engineer, was instrumental in the decision making,
planning and program execution that enabled the United States to meet
President Kennedy's goal of landing men on the moon. He will be
remembered as one of the great pioneers and leaders of America's
space program."


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