Frederick D. Gregory
American astronaut and 10th NASA Deputy Administrator (born 1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frederick Drew Gregory (born January 7, 1941) is a former United States Air Force pilot, military engineer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut as well as former NASA Deputy Administrator. He also served briefly as NASA Acting Administrator in early 2005, covering the period between the departure of Sean O'Keefe and the swearing in of Michael D. Griffin.
For other people named Frederick Gregory, see Frederick Gregory (disambiguation).
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Frederick Gregory | |
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Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | |
Acting | |
In office February 11, 2005 ā April 14, 2005 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Sean O'Keefe |
Succeeded by | Michael D. Griffin |
10th Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | |
In office August 12, 2002 ā November 4, 2005 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | James R. Thompson Jr. |
Succeeded by | Shana Dale |
Personal details | |
Born | Frederick Drew Gregory (1941-01-07) January 7, 1941 (age 83) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Education | United States Air Force Academy (BS) George Washington University (MS) |
Space career | |
NASA astronaut | |
Rank | Colonel, USAF |
Time in space | 18d 23h 4m |
Selection | NASA Group 8 (1978) |
Missions | STS-51-B STS-33 STS-44 |
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