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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNASA has selected David Korth as deputy for Johnson Space Center\u2019s Safety and Mission Assurance directorate. Korth previously served as deputy manager of the International Space Station Avionics and Software Office at Johnson Space Center prior to serving as acting deputy for Safety and Mission Assurance.
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I\u2019m excited to embark on my new role as deputy for Johnson\u2019s Safety and Mission Assurance directorate,\u201d Korth said. \u201cSafety has been a priority for me throughout my NASA career. It is at the forefront of every decision I make.\u201d
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Korth brings more than 34 years\u2019 experience to NASA human space flight programs.\u00a0Prior to supporting the space station Avionics and Software Office, Mr. Korth served as deputy manager of the program\u2019s Systems Engineering and Integration Office where he also led the agency Commercial Destination program\u2019s procurement culminating in the selection of Axiom Space.
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Mr. Korth began his NASA career as an engineer in the space station program\u2019s operations planning group where he helped develop initial operational concepts and planning system requirements for the orbiting laboratory. He converted to civil servant in 1998 and was among the first three individuals to achieve front room certification as a space station \u2018OPS PLAN\u2019 front room operator. Korth also served as the lead operations planner for Expedition 1 \u2013 the first space station crewed expedition, was awarded two NASA fellowships, served as the operations division technical assistant in the Mission Operations Directorate, and was selected as a flight director in May 2007and served as lead space station flight director for Expeditions 21, 22, and 37, lead flight director for Japanese cargo ship mission HTV3, and lead flight director for US EVAs 22, 23,and 27.<\/p>\n
\u201cDavid did an excellent job supporting Johnson\u2019s many programs and institutional safety needs while serving as acting deputy manager,\u201d said Willie Lyles, director of the Safety and Mission Assurance directorate. \u201cHe successfully weighed in on several critical risk-based decisions with the technical authority community. David\u2019s program and flight operations experience is unique and is an asset to this role.\u201d\u00a0
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Throughout his career, Korth has been recognized for outstanding technical achievements and leadership, receiving a Rotary National Award for Space Achievement, a Silver Snoopy award, two Superior Achievement awards, two NASA Outstanding Leadership medals, and a NASA Exceptional Achievement medal.
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\u201cDavid is an outstanding leader and engineer who truly understands NASA\u2019s safety environment and protocols,\u201d said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center. \u201cHis leadership will ensure the center continues its \u2018safety first\u2019 ideology. I am extremely pleased to announce his selection for this position.\u201d
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Mr. Korth earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M University, and a master\u2019s degree in statistics from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.<\/p>\n
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