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Box 43

 Container

Contains 23 Results:

NASA Administration, 1970 - 2015

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5
Scope and Contents This series is broken down into six sub-series representing the various NASA administrative positions Leestma held throughout his career. There are numerous NASA memos, correspondence, documents, reports, briefings, International Space Station planning information; Preliminary Assessments of the Russian/US/International Partners Space Station Design Option; Flight Crew Operations documents; Safety Review Findings; Hubble Space Telescope documents, among many others. Please see the breakdown...
Dates: 1970 - 2015
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers

Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate, 1988 - 2006

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: 1988 - 2006
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration

Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items, 1992 - 1998

 Sub-Group — Box: 43
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: 1992 - 1998
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate

NASA, Johnson Space Center, Flight Crew Standards Review, "Feasibility of Space Flight Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities," prepared by Space and Life Sciences Directorate and Flight Crew Operations Directorate, January 1993

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: January 1993
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

"Spacelab Phaseout Option P-1," prepared by Dr. Harry Holloway, June 1, 1993

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: June 1, 1993
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Memos and policies, "Space Shuttle In-Flight Health Care and Reporting Policy, February 4, 1992;" "Guidelines for Approval of Medical Experiments During Space Flight, September 24, 1993;" "Space Shuttle Process Health, September 30, 1993;" "Resolution of the Bioethics Concerns and Positions of the Astronaut Office, circa 1995;" "Russian Chief Medical Commission, October 15, 1996;" "Policy Guidelines for Space Flight Medical Research and Experiments;" "Report, Meeting No. 3, NASA Bioethics Policy Task Force, March 9 - 10, 1995;" "Protection of Human Research Subjects, Effective" , August 8, 1995

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: August 8, 1995
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Memos and documents related to "Continuous Improvement Through Process Analysis and Change" , circa August 1992 - September 1993

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 4
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: circa August 1992 - September 1993
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

NASA memo, Space Shuttle Manifest Supportability for Space Station Program (including Shuttle to Mir) , December 3, 1993

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: December 3, 1993
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Scientific Achievements of 10 Years of Spacelab: An Overview of the Missions, Marsha R. Torr, NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL, 32nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV (AIAA 94-0340), January 10 - 13, 1994

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: January 10 - 13, 1994
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Memos, "DSO-204 (Joint Earth Observations) on STS-60," From: Dr. Michael R. Helfert, Flight Science Branch/SN5, NASA, JSC, March 11, 1994; "Specifications & Standards - A New Way of Doing Business," June 29, 1994; "STS-66 Prelaunch Waiver to Flight Rule 4-64 for TAL Crosswind Limits," From: DA8/STS-66 Ascent Entry Flight Director, November 18, 1994

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: November 18, 1994
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Various memos, January 1995 - September 1995

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: January 1995 - September 1995
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

NASA News Release, NASA to Pursue Non-Competitive Shuttle Contract with U.S. Alliance, November 7, 1995

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: November 7, 1995
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Issues/Actions from Program Management Plan (PMP) Meeting, December 15, 1995; Program Management Plan Working Session Minutes, January 3, 1996; Memo, Subject: Lead Center Assignment - Effective January 31, 1996, the Johnson Space Center is designated as the Lead Center for the Space Station and Shuttle programs" , February 2, 1996

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 10
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: February 2, 1996
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Space Shuttle Program Changes and Accomplishments Since 1986, NASA Office of Public Affairs, January 1986; United States General Accounting Office, Report to the Honorable James A. Hayes, House of Representatives, Space Shuttle: Need to Sustain Launch Risk Assessment Process Improvements, March 1996

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 11
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: March 1996
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Orbiter Upgrade Issues and related documents, August 1996

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 12
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: August 1996
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Space Shuttle Program Goals and Objectives, Flight Crew Operations Directorate, David C. Leestma, January 15, 1997

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 13
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: January 15, 1997
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Mission Specialist Training Aircraft reports, evaluations and results, April 13, 1993 - October 21, 1993

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 14
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: April 13, 1993 - October 21, 1993
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Flight Crew Operations Aviation Council Meeting Minutes, June 14, 1994 and September 24, 1994

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 15
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: June 14, 1994 and September 24, 1994
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Aircraft Simulator and Information Systems Contract; Benchmarking Overview; Purchase of Nonessential Items; Aircraft Maintenance and Modification Contract, November 1, 1994 - April 24, 1998

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 16
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: November 1, 1994 - April 24, 1998
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Flight Crew Support Office Options, correspondence and documents, September 1996; and DO7 correspondence and documents, September - October 1996

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 17
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: September - October 1996
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

Flight Projects Office presentation and hierarchy, July - September 1998

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 18
Scope and Contents

Includes a poster flowchart and handwritten notes.

Dates: July - September 1998
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

International Space Station Basic Training memos and documents; ISS Construction memos and documents; Correspondence related to US/Russia Mir relations, April 11, 1995 - July 15, 1998

 File — Box: 43, Folder: 19
Identifier: MSP 193, Series 5, Sub-Series 3, Sub-Group 6, File 19
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Leestma was responsible for Astronaut Office and for Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations; 41 shuttle flights and seven MIR missions, and the selection of Astronaut Groups 15, 16, and 17. Due to the extensive nature of this sub-series, refer to the detailed item listing.

Dates: April 11, 1995 - July 15, 1998
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / David C. Leestma papers / NASA Administration / Director, Flight Crew Operations Directorate / Memos, Policies, Documents, Meeting Minutes, Results, and Miscellaneous Items

David C. Leestma papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 193
Scope and Contents The David C. Leestma papers document his personal experience as an astronaut during the early years of the Space Shuttle program and as a NASA manager and director. Included are papers related to the three missions for which he served as a mission specialist; STS-41-G, STS-28, and STS-45. Leestma later served as manager and director at the Johnson Space Center's Astronaut Office, Flight Crew Operations Directorate, Advanced Planning Office and for initiatives such as the Space...
Dates: 1969 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1998
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections