George W. S. Abbey

Background

Abbey, George W. S. was born on August 21, 1932 in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in General Science, United States Naval Academy, 1954; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute Technology, 1959.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1954; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1965; detailed to, Johnson Space Center (formerly Manned Spacecraft Center), Houston, 1964-1967; technical assistant to manager Apollo Spacecraft program, Johnson Space Center (formerly Manned Spacecraft Center), Houston, 1967-1969; technical assistant to director, Johnson Space Center (formerly Manned Spacecraft Center), Houston, 1969-1976; director flight operations, Johnson Space Center (formerly Manned Spacecraft Center), Houston, 1976-1985; director flight crew operations, Johnson Space Center (formerly Manned Spacecraft Center), Houston, 1985-1988; deputy associate administrator for space flight, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, 1988-1990; deputy for operations for synthesis group, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, 1990-1991; senior director for civil space policy National Space Council,, Executive Office President, Washington, 1991-1992; special assistant to administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, 1992-1994; deputy director, Johnson Space Center, 1994-1995; acting director, Johnson Space Center, 1995; director, Johnson Space Center, since 1996.

Achievements

• George W. S. Abbey has been listed as a noteworthy Space center executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Astronautical Society. Member United States Naval Institute.

Connections

Children: George, Joyce, Suzanne, James, Andrew.

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Suzanne Abbey

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Joyce Abbey

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James Abbey

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Andrew Abbey