“This honor is not just a reflection of my journey, but a testament to the incredible teams and visionaries I’ve had the privilege of working with,” said Melroy. “Space exploration is the ultimate act of human ambition, proving time and time again that when we dream together, we can achieve the impossible. Being selected for the National Space Trophy is a humbling reminder that How far we’ve come – and how much further we can go.
Vanessa Wich, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, who nominated Melroy along with former NASA Johnson Director Michael Coates, said, “Pam has shown exemplary leadership, dedication to mission excellence, and the future in STEM fields. has paved the way for generations of and essential contributions to the development of space exploration.
Sworn in as NASA’s Deputy Administrator on June 21, 2021, Melroy assists NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in key agency decisions, defines the agency’s strategic vision, and represents NASA to key government and international partners. of
Melroy first joined NASA as an astronaut in 1994 and was one of only two women to command the space shuttle. He spent more than 38 days in space on three space shuttle missions, all contributing to the assembly of the International Space Station. He served as pilot for STS-92 in 2000 and STS-112 in 2002, and he commanded STS-120 in 2007.
After serving more than two decades in the US Air Force and as a NASA astronaut, Melroy held leadership roles at Lockheed Martin, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and Nova Systems Pty., Australia. Additionally, she was a consultant to the Australian Space Agency and a member of the National Space Council’s Users Advisory Group.
The Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation invites the public and members of the aerospace community to attend the Space Awards Gala where Melroy will be recognized with the National Space Trophy. For more information about Melroy, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/people/nasa-deputy-administrator-pam-melroy/
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Amber Jacobson
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
amber.c.jacobson@nasa.gov