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 Seasoned
and tested space systems professional with over 25 years
of highly specialized technical expertise and documented
success in space and satellite operations for the military
and civil agencies (NASA and the National Reconnaissance
Office). A product of the "space race" that
led to achieving a BA degree in Astronomy and a MS in
Physical Science, specializing in remote sensing). Four
years with NASA at Johnson Space Center as a Space Shuttle
Flight Controller. Certified as a Thermal and Life Support
flight controller for all phases of a space shuttle
flight (ascent, on-orbit, reentry). Retired Air Force
Colonel; career in space systems that spans ground-based
and on-orbit space operations. Currently, space systems
expert with a Colorado Springs consulting firm supporting
military and commercial space development and operations.
Norman
Black is Chairman of the Education & Public Outreach
Programs for the National Space Science & Technology
Institute. He serves as director and lead observer at
the Star Light--Star Bright Observatory in Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
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