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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson (second from left), D-Fla., former astronaut and Sen. John H. Glenn, D-Ohio, and Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., receive a briefing from NASA Vehicle Manager Stephanie Stilson during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). They are standing under the orbiter Discovery, which is being prepared for flight on the next Space Shuttle mission. The tour follows a public meeting Kerry held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  He said he chose to speak at KSC because it symbolizes America’s commitment to science, innovation and technology. He and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., are on a speaking tour prior to their appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. KSC-04pd1558

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson (second from left), D-Fl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson (second from left), D-Fla., former astronaut and Sen. John H. Glenn, D-Ohio, and Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., receive a briefing from NASA Vehicle Manager Stephanie... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  At the dais (right), Kwatsi Alibaruho speaks to guests at NASA Kennedy Space Center's annual BEST (Black Employee Strategy Team) African-American History Month luncheon.  Among attendees was Center Director Jim Kennedy.  The guest speaker for the luncheon, Alibaruho is a flight director from Johnson Space Center Mission Control.  The theme for this year's luncheon was "Creating New Paths From Journeys Past."  The luncheon was held in the Kurt H. Debus Center at Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-06pd0373

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the dais (right), Kwatsi Alibaruho sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the dais (right), Kwatsi Alibaruho speaks to guests at NASA Kennedy Space Center's annual BEST (Black Employee Strategy Team) African-American History Month luncheon. Among att... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, previous winners of the National Space Club Florid Committee's Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award pose with this year's honoree, center director Bob Cabana. From the left, are: Rick Abramson, Dick Beagley, Dick Lyon, Patty Stratton, Lyle Holloway, Lee Solid, Cabana, Dr. Maxwell King, Bob Sieck, Jerry Jamison, Roy Tharpe and Ernie Briel.      A former U.S. Marine Corps aviator and NASA astronaut, Cabana was honored at the gala Debus Award Dinner. Named for the spaceport’s first director, the Debus Award was created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The Debus Award was created by the space club's Florida committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2013-2217

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, previous winners of the National Space Club Florid Committee's Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award pose with this year's honoree, center dir... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, National Space Club Florida Committee Chairman Jim McCarthy speaks at the annual the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award gala in which the prestigious honor was presented to Kennedy's director, Bob Cabana.      A former U.S. Marine Corps aviator and NASA astronaut, Cabana was honored at the gala Debus Award Dinner. Named for the spaceport’s first director, the Debus Award was created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The Debus Award was created by the space club's Florida committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2013-2215

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, National Space Club Florida Committee Chairman Jim McCarthy speaks at the annual the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award gala in which the p... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Jim Kennedy and his wife pose during a break in the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet.  The event was held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex. Receiving the Debus Award was KSC’s Director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate John J. “Tip” Talone.  He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0686

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Jim Kennedy and his wife...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Jim Kennedy and his wife pose during a break in the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet. The event was held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry (center), D-Mass., discusses Space Shuttle processing with NASA Vehicle Manager Stephanie Stilson during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). They are standing under the orbiter Discovery, which is being prepared for flight on the next Space Shuttle mission. The tour follows a public meeting Kerry held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  He said he chose to speak at KSC because it symbolizes America’s commitment to science, innovation and technology. He and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., are on a speaking tour prior to their appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. KSC-04pd1560

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry (center), D-Mass., dis...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry (center), D-Mass., discusses Space Shuttle processing with NASA Vehicle Manager Stephanie Stilson during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). They are... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) poses with Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach and his wife during the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet.  Talone received the award that was created to recognize significant achievements made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The event was held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex.  Talone is director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate at KSC that is responsible for prelaunch and launch preparations for all Shuttle payloads. He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0683

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) poses with ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) poses with Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach and his wife during the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet. Talone received the award tha... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the KSC Visitor Complex, Master of Ceremonies Dick Beagley (left) presents a memento to guest speaker Christopher Scolese, who is the deputy associate administrator in the Office of Space Science at NASA Headquarters.  KSC’s Director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate John J. “Tip” Talone received the Debus award. He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role.  Beagley is chairman of the National Space Club Florida Committee, which created the award to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0700

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the annual National Space Club Debus ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the KSC Visitor Complex, Master of Ceremonies Dick Beagley (left) presen... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debus Award recipient John J. “Tip” Talone speaks to guests at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the KSC Visitor Complex.  Director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate, Talone received the award in recognition of his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0698

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debus Award recipient John J. “Tip” Talo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debus Award recipient John J. “Tip” Talone speaks to guests at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the KSC Visi... More

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At the Cape Kennedy Air Force Station skid strip, Dr. Kurt H. Debus, director of the Kennedy Space Center, greets returning Gemini 12 astronauts James A. Lovell and Edwin E. Buzz Aldrin Jr. following their four-day Earth orbital mission. Photo Credit: NASA KSC-66PC-0337

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At the Cape Kennedy Air Force Station skid strip...

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At the Cape Kennedy Air Force Station skid strip, Dr. Kurt H. Debus, director of the Kennedy Space Center, greets returning Gemini 12 astronauts James A. Lovell and Edwin E. Buzz Aldrin Jr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, Master of Ceremonies Dick Beagley (left) presents the Debus Award to John J. “Tip” Talone, director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate.  He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The event was held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex. The award was created by the National Space Club to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0692

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the annual National Space Club Debus ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, Master of Ceremonies Dick Beagley (left) presents the Debus Award to John J. “Tip” Talone, director of the International Spac... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award for 2013 was presented to director Bob Cabana by the National Space Club Florida Committee.     A former U.S. Marine Corps aviator and NASA astronaut, Cabana was honored at the gala Debus Award Dinner. Named for the spaceport’s first director, the Debus Award was created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The Debus Award was created by the space club's Florida committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2013-2214

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award for 2013 was presented to director Bob Cabana by the National Space Club Florida Committee. A fo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex, David E. Bartine, chief technologist and associate director for the Spaceport Technology Development Office, reads a proclamation honoring John J. “Tip” Talone .  The proclamation named April 3, 2004, in Knox County, Tenn., as John J. “Tip” Talone Jr. Day, in recognition of his being given the 2004 Debus Award.  KSC’s Director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate, Talone was presented the award for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0687

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the annual National Space Club Debus ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex, David E. Bartine, chief technologist and associate d... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  At NASA Kennedy Space Center's annual BEST (Black Employee Strategy Team) African-American History Month luncheon, Erin Parrish (left) displays a plaque she received from Elaine Johnson (right) that names Parrish the recipient of the Evelyn Johnson Scholarship.  Elaine Johnson is the daughter of Evelyn Johnson, one of the organization's founding members.  The Evelyn Johnson Scholarship is given each year by BEST in honor and memory of Evelyn Johnson.  Stay-In-School and coop students at Kennedy as well as dependents of KSC civil service employees are eligible.  The theme for this year's luncheon was "Creating New Paths From Journeys Past."  The luncheon was held in the Kurt H. Debus Center at Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-06pd0374

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center's annual BE...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center's annual BEST (Black Employee Strategy Team) African-American History Month luncheon, Erin Parrish (left) displays a plaque she received from Elaine Jo... More

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr. Kurt H. Debus, center director, speaks at the "topping off" ceremonies for the Vehicle Assembly Building. A crawler-transporter is seen at the right. One of the largest buildings in the world, the 129 million cubic foot structure will be used to prepare the Apollo Saturn V launch vehicles for missions to land astronauts on the moon. Photo Credit: NASA KSC-65P-0218

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr. Kurt...

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr. Kurt H. Debus, center director, speaks at the "topping off" ceremonies for the Vehicle Assembly Building. A crawler-transporter is seen at the r... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adrian Laffitte (second from left) and his family enjoy a moment in the spotlight at a formal dinner held in the Debus Conference Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  Laffitte, director of Atlas Programs for Lockheed Martin Astronautics at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, was honored as the winner of the 2003 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award from the National Space Club Florida Committee.  The Debus Award was created by the committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. KSC-03pd1141

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adrian Laffitte (second from left) and h...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adrian Laffitte (second from left) and his family enjoy a moment in the spotlight at a formal dinner held in the Debus Conference Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., visits the flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). The “bunny suit” he is wearing is clean room attire required for anyone coming in close proximity to Discovery, currently being prepared for flight on the next Space Shuttle mission. The tour of the OPF follows a public meeting Kerry held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  He said he chose to speak at KSC because it symbolizes America’s commitment to science, innovation and technology. He and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., are on a speaking tour prior to their appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. KSC-04pd1564

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., visits the f...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., visits the flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). The “bunny suit” he is wearing is clean room a... More

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- Official portrait of Dr. Kurt H. Debus, director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center Photo Credit: NASA KSC-70PC-0150

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- Official portrait of Dr. Kurt H. Debus, director...

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- Official portrait of Dr. Kurt H. Debus, director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center Photo Credit: NASA

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debus Award recipient John J. “Tip” Talone speaks to guests at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex. Talone, director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate, received the award in recognition of his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0695

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debus Award recipient John J. “Tip” Talo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debus Award recipient John J. “Tip” Talone speaks to guests at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Russell Romanella, director of NASA's Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate at the spaceport, speaks at the annual the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award gala in which the prestigious honor was presented to Kennedy's director, Bob Cabana.      A former U.S. Marine Corps aviator and NASA astronaut, Cabana was honored at the gala Debus Award Dinner. Named for the spaceport’s first director, the Debus Award was created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The Debus Award was created by the space club's Florida committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2013-2218

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Russell Romanella, director of NASA's Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate at the spaceport, speaks at the annual the Dr. Ku... More

At the opening of the Early Space Education and Conference Center, KSC Visitor Complex, the facility is dedicated to Dr.Kurt H. Debus, who served as the first director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, 1962-1974. Attending the dedication are (left to right) Delaware North President Rick Abramson, Ute Debus, Center Director Roy Bridges and Sigi Debus Northcutt. Ute and Sigi are the daughters of Dr. Debus KSC-00pp0246

At the opening of the Early Space Education and Conference Center, KSC...

At the opening of the Early Space Education and Conference Center, KSC Visitor Complex, the facility is dedicated to Dr.Kurt H. Debus, who served as the first director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, 1962-... More

The 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner gathered these distinguished guests: (from left), Center Director Roy Bridges, who received the 2001 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award, Maxwell King, Lee Solid, JoAnn Morgan, Bob Sieck, Forrest McCartney and Ernie Briel. Solid is the former vice president and general manager of Space Systems Division, Florida Operations, Rockwell International. Morgan is the director of KSC’s External Relations & Business Development Directorate; Bob Sieck is the former director of Shuttle Processing at KSC. McCartney, center director of KSC from 1986-1991, received the first Debus award ever given to a KSC director. Bridges was given the honor for his progressive, visionary leadership and contributions to space technology and exploration. The Florida Committee of the National Space Club presented the award. The Debus Award was first given in 1980. Created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to the American aerospace effort, the award is named for the KSC’s first Director, Dr. Kurt H. Debus KSC01pp0761

The 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner gathered these distingu...

The 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner gathered these distinguished guests: (from left), Center Director Roy Bridges, who received the 2001 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award, Maxwell King, Lee Solid, JoAnn Morga... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adrian Laffitte (left) and his son show off a small copy of the Debus Award Trophy presented to him at a formal dinner held in the Debus Conference Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  Laffitte, director of Atlas Programs for Lockheed Martin Astronautics at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, was honored as the winner of the 2003 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award from the National Space Club Florida Committee.  The Debus Award was created by the committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. KSC-03pd1142

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adrian Laffitte (left) and his son show ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adrian Laffitte (left) and his son show off a small copy of the Debus Award Trophy presented to him at a formal dinner held in the Debus Conference Center at the Kennedy Space Cent... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (left) talks to George English, former director of KSC’s Executive Management Office, during the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet.  Talone received the award that was created to recognize significant achievements made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The event was held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex.  Talone is director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate at KSC that is responsible for prelaunch and launch preparations for all Shuttle payloads. He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0681

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (left) talks to Geo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (left) talks to George English, former director of KSC’s Executive Management Office, during the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet. Talone receiv... More

Dr. Kurt H. Debus, Kennedy Space Center's First Director: A doctor of philosophy in engineering from Darmstadt University, Debus was selected by Dr. Wernher von Braun to direct the Experimental Missile Firing Branch which began launching missiles from Cape Canaveral in 1953.  Dr. Debus became the first Center Director for the new independent Launch Operations Center, and it was his job to put Saturn/Apollo into space.  His tenure at Kennedy Space Center spanned 13 years, from 1962 to 1974.       Poster designed by Kennedy Space Center Graphics Department/Greg Lee. Credit: NASA KSC-2012-1850

Dr. Kurt H. Debus, Kennedy Space Center's First Director: A doctor of ...

Dr. Kurt H. Debus, Kennedy Space Center's First Director: A doctor of philosophy in engineering from Darmstadt University, Debus was selected by Dr. Wernher von Braun to direct the Experimental Missile Firing B... More

At the opening of the Early Space Education and Conference Center, KSC Visitor Complex, the facility is dedicated to Dr.Kurt H. Debus, who served as the first director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, 1962-1974. Attending the dedication are (left to right) Delaware North President Rick Abramson, Ute Debus, Center Director Roy Bridges and Sigi Debus Northcutt. Ute and Sigi are the daughters of Dr. Debus KSC00pp0246

At the opening of the Early Space Education and Conference Center, KSC...

At the opening of the Early Space Education and Conference Center, KSC Visitor Complex, the facility is dedicated to Dr.Kurt H. Debus, who served as the first director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, 1962-... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Winners of the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award attending the 2003 awards dinner are (from left) Lee Solid, Robert B. Sieck, Adrian Laffitte, Roy D. Bridges, and Dr. Maxwell King.  Laffitte, director of Atlas Programs for Lockheed Martin Astronautics at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, was honored as the winner of the 2003 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award from the National Space Club Florida Committee. The Debus Award was created by the committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. KSC-03pd1144

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Winners of the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Winners of the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award attending the 2003 awards dinner are (from left) Lee Solid, Robert B. Sieck, Adrian Laffitte, Roy D. Bridges, and Dr. Maxwell King. Laffitt... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) shares a bit of humor with Shuttle Program Manager Bill Parsons (left) and Center Director Jim Kennedy during the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet.  Talone received the award that was created by the National Space Club to recognize significant achievements made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The event was held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex.  Talone is director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate at KSC that is responsible for prelaunch and launch preparations for all Shuttle payloads. He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0684

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) shares a bi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) shares a bit of humor with Shuttle Program Manager Bill Parsons (left) and Center Director Jim Kennedy during the annual National Space Club Debus Awar... More

Center Directors: The Kennedy Space Center has had ten Center Directors. The first Center Director, Dr. Kurt H. Debus, was followed by: Row 1, left to right – Lee R. Scherer, Richard G. Smith, and Lieutenant General Forrest S. McCartney, USAF, ret.. Row 2, left to right – Robert L. Crippen, Jay F. Honeycutt and Roy D. Bridges. Row 3, left to right – James W. Kennedy, William W. Parsons and Robert D. Cabana, KSC’s Center Director since 2008. Poster designed by Kennedy Space Center Graphics Department/Greg Lee. Credit: NASA KSC-2012-1849

Center Directors: The Kennedy Space Center has had ten Center Director...

Center Directors: The Kennedy Space Center has had ten Center Directors. The first Center Director, Dr. Kurt H. Debus, was followed by: Row 1, left to right – Lee R. Scherer, Richard G. Smith, and Lieutenant Ge... More

The 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner included as speakers the first Shuttle crew from STS-1, John Young (left) and Robert Crippen (right). At the dinner, Center Director Roy Bridges received the 2001 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award honoring his progressive, visionary leadership and contributions to space technology and exploration. The Florida Committee of the National Space Club presented the award. The Debus Award was first given in 1980. Created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to the American aerospace effort, the award is named for the KSC’s first Director, Dr. Kurt H. Debus KSC01pp0762

The 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner included as speakers th...

The 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner included as speakers the first Shuttle crew from STS-1, John Young (left) and Robert Crippen (right). At the dinner, Center Director Roy Bridges received the 2001... More

Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to guests at the 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner held at the KSC Visitor Complex’s Debus Conference Facility. Presented with the 2001 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award, Bridges was honored for his progressive, visionary leadership and contributions to space technology and exploration. The Florida Committee of the National Space Club presented the award. The Debus Award was first given in 1980. Created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to the American aerospace effort, the award is named for the KSC’s first Director, Dr. Kurt H. Debus KSC01pp0759

Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to guests at the 12th annual Dr. Ku...

Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to guests at the 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner held at the KSC Visitor Complex’s Debus Conference Facility. Presented with the 2001 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award, Brid... More

Center Director Roy Bridges (center) is congratulated by Spaceport Florida Authority Executive Director Ed Gormel (left) at the 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner held at the KSC Visitor Complex’s Debus Conference Facility. At right is Rick Abramson, president of Delaware North Parks Services of Spaceport, Inc. Bridges was presented with the 2001 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award honoring his progressive, visionary leadership and contributions to space technology and exploration. The Florida Committee of the National Space Club presented the award. The Debus Award was first given in 1980. Created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to the American aerospace effort, the award is named for the KSC’s first Director, Dr. Kurt H. Debus KSC01pp0760

Center Director Roy Bridges (center) is congratulated by Spaceport Flo...

Center Director Roy Bridges (center) is congratulated by Spaceport Florida Authority Executive Director Ed Gormel (left) at the 12th annual Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award Dinner held at the KSC Visitor Complex’s Debu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Christopher Scolese speaks to the guests at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the KSC Visitor Complex.  He is the deputy associate administrator in the Office of Space Science at NASA Headquarters.  Receiving the Debus Award was KSC’s Director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate John J. “Tip” Talone. He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0699

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Christopher Scolese speaks to the guests...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Christopher Scolese speaks to the guests at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the KSC Visitor Complex. He is... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Past recipients of the Debus Award join the 2004 awardee John J. “Tip” Talone (center) at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the KSC Visitor Complex.  From left are Forrest McCartney, Lee Solid, Maxwell King, Talone, Bob Sieck, Ernie Briel and Adrian Laffitte.  Director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate, Talone received the award in recognition of his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0701

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Past recipients of the Debus Award join ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Past recipients of the Debus Award join the 2004 awardee John J. “Tip” Talone (center) at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conferen... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (center) poses with his son and daughter during the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet.  Talone received the award that was created to recognize significant achievements made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The event was held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex.  Talone is director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate at KSC that is responsible for prelaunch and launch preparations for all Shuttle payloads.  He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0680

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (center) poses with...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (center) poses with his son and daughter during the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet. Talone received the award that was created to recognize si... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, celebrating 50 years, 1962 - 2012. On July 1, 1962, NASA officially activated the Launch Operations Center at the seaside spaceport that had been known as the Missile Firing Laboratory under NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. The new designation granted the center equal status to Marshall and offered the center's new director, Dr. Kurt H. Debus, a direct report to the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The following year, the center was renamed the John F. Kennedy Space Center to honor the president who put America on the path to the moon. KSC-2012-1178

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, celebrati...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, celebrating 50 years, 1962 - 2012. On July 1, 1962, NASA officially activated the Launch Operations Center at the seaside spaceport that had been kno... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at the annual the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award gala in which the prestigious honor was presented to Kennedy's director, Bob Cabana.      A former U.S. Marine Corps aviator and NASA astronaut, Cabana was honored at the gala Debus Award Dinner. Named for the spaceport’s first director, the Debus Award was created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The Debus Award was created by the space club's Florida committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2013-2219

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at the annual the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award gala in which the prestigious honor was prese... More

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- President John F. Kennedy is escorted by Launch Operations Center Director Dr. Kurt H. Debus, on the right, on a tour of Launch Complex-14 at the Cape Canaveral Missile Test Annex in Florida. Photo Credit: NASA KSC-LOC-62-7018

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- President John F. Kennedy is escorted by Launch...

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- President John F. Kennedy is escorted by Launch Operations Center Director Dr. Kurt H. Debus, on the right, on a tour of Launch Complex-14 at the Cape Canaveral Missile Test Annex in Flor... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Deputy Administrator and former astronaut Frederick Gregory is the featured speaker at a formal dinner held in the Debus Conference Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  Adrian Laffitte, director of Atlas Programs for Lockheed Martin Astronautics at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, was honored as the winner of the 2003 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award from the National Space Club Florida Committee at the dinner.  The Debus Award was created by the committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. KSC-03pd1143

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Deputy Administrator and former ast...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Deputy Administrator and former astronaut Frederick Gregory is the featured speaker at a formal dinner held in the Debus Conference Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) poses with Lisa Malone, director of KSC External Affairs, and Kevin Hoshstrasser, her fiancé, during the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet.  Talone received the award that was created to recognize significant achievements made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The event was held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex.  Talone is director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate at KSC that is responsible for prelaunch and launch preparations for all Shuttle payloads. He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0682

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) poses with ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) poses with Lisa Malone, director of KSC External Affairs, and Kevin Hoshstrasser, her fiancé, during the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Jim Chilton (left), CAPPS program manager, and Dick Beagley, chairman of the National Space Club Debus Award Banquet committee, present the 2004 Debus Award to John J. “Tip” Talone (right).  The event was held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the Visitor Complex.  Talone is director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate at KSC that is responsible for prelaunch and launch preparations for all Shuttle payloads.  He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0693

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Jim Chilton (left), CAPPS program manage...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Jim Chilton (left), CAPPS program manager, and Dick Beagley, chairman of the National Space Club Debus Award Banquet committee, present the 2004 Debus Award to John J. “Tip” Talone... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Jim Chilton, CAPPS program manager, speaks to guests at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the KSC Visitor Complex.  Receiving the Debus Award was KSC’s Director of the International Space Station/Payloads Processing directorate John J. “Tip” Talone. He was honored for his outstanding personal and professional efforts in supporting the U.S. space program, especially in his current role. The award was created by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts.  It is named for Dr. Kurt H. Debus, first director of KSC, from 1962 to 1974. KSC-04pd0689

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Jim Chilton, CAPPS program manager, spea...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Jim Chilton, CAPPS program manager, speaks to guests at the annual National Space Club Debus Award Banquet, held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility in the KSC Visitor Com... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., greets Kennedy Space Center employees during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). The orbiter Discovery is being prepared for flight in the OPF on the next Space Shuttle mission. The tour follows a public meeting Kerry held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  He said he chose to speak at KSC because it symbolizes America’s commitment to science, innovation and technology. He and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., are on a speaking tour prior to their appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. KSC-04pd1557

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., greets Kenne...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., greets Kennedy Space Center employees during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). The orbiter Discovery is being prepared for flight in the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry (left), D-Mass., and Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., dressed in clean room attire, visit the flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). The “bunny suits” are required dress for anyone coming in close proximity to Discovery, currently being prepared for flight on the next Space Shuttle mission. The tour of the OPF follows a public meeting Kerry held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  He said he chose to speak at KSC because it symbolizes America’s commitment to science, innovation and technology. He and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., are on a speaking tour prior to their appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. KSC-04pd1562

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry (left), D-Mass., and S...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry (left), D-Mass., and Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., dressed in clean room attire, visit the flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery during a tour of the Orbiter Process... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From left, Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., Sen. Bob Graham, D-Fla., and former astronaut and Sen. John H. Glenn, D-Ohio, receive a briefing from Kennedy Space Center Director James W. Kennedy before a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). In the OPF, the orbiter Discovery is being prepared for flight on the next Space Shuttle mission. The tour follows a public meeting Kerry held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  He said he chose to speak at KSC because it symbolizes America’s commitment to science, innovation and technology. He and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., are on a speaking tour prior to their appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. KSC-04pd1556

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From left, Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., S...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From left, Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., Sen. Bob Graham, D-Fla., and former astronaut and Sen. John H. Glenn, D-Ohio, receive a briefing from Kennedy Space Center Director James W. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bob Graham (back), D-Fla., former astronaut and Sen. John H. Glenn (front left), D-Ohio,  Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., and Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., don clean room attire during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). The “bunny suits” are required dress for anyone coming in close proximity to the orbiter Discovery, currently being prepared for flight on the next Space Shuttle mission. The tour of the OPF follows a public meeting Kerry held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  He said he chose to speak at KSC because it symbolizes America’s commitment to science, innovation and technology. He and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., are on a speaking tour prior to their appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. KSC-04pd1561

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bob Graham (back), D-Fla., former as...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bob Graham (back), D-Fla., former astronaut and Sen. John H. Glenn (front left), D-Ohio, Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., and Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., don clean room attire durin... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the center's associate director, Kelvin Manning, served as emcee for the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award gala in which the prestigious honor was presented to Kennedy's director, Bob Cabana.      A former U.S. Marine Corps aviator and NASA astronaut, Cabana was honored at the gala Debus Award Dinner. Named for the spaceport’s first director, the Debus Award was created to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. The Debus Award was created by the space club's Florida committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made in Florida to American aerospace efforts. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2013-2216

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the center's associate director, Kelvin Manning, served as emcee for the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award gala in which the prestigious h... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson (right), D-Fla., explains the layout of the glass cockpit to Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., on the flight deck of orbiter Discovery during a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF). The “bunny suits” they are wearing are clean room attire required for anyone coming in close proximity to Discovery, currently being prepared for flight on the next Space Shuttle mission. The tour of the OPF follows a public meeting Kerry held at the Dr. Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  He said he chose to speak at KSC because it symbolizes America’s commitment to science, innovation and technology. He and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., are on a speaking tour prior to their appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. KSC-04pd1563

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson (right), D-Fla., explain...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson (right), D-Fla., explains the layout of the glass cockpit to Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., on the flight deck of orbiter Discovery during a tour of the Orbiter Proce... More