James R. Thompson Jr.
James R. Thompson Jr., served as NASA's Deputy Administrator from July 6, 1989, to November 8, 1991. Before assuming the position of Deputy Administrator, Mr. Thompson was director of Marshall Space Flight Center where he spent many years working in a variety of positions, including associate director for engineering and as manager of the Space Shuttle Main Engine project. Mr. Thompson also served on the task force that investigated the cause of the Challenger accident.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: thompson01
Date: January 13, 1989
James R. Thompson Jr.
James R. Thompson Jr., served as NASA's Deputy Administrator from July 6, 1989, to November 8, 1991. Before assuming the position of Deputy Administrator, Mr. Thompson was director of Marshall Space Flight Center where he spent many years working in a variety of positions, including associate director for engineering and as manager of the Space Shuttle Main Engine project. Mr. Thompson also served on the task force that investigated the cause of the Challenger accident.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: thompson01
Date: January 13, 1989