Ken Atchison

Headquarters, Washington, D.C. October 30, 1991

(Phone: 202/453-8400)

RELEASE: 91-179

ROSE ANNOUNCES PLANS TO LEAVE NASA, TRULY

APPOINTS MANNIX TO HEAD OFFICE OF COMMERCIAL
PROGRAMS

James T. Rose, Assistant Administrator for

Commercial Programs, has announced his plans to
depart NASA, effective December 6.

Rose became the Assistant Administrator for

Commercial Programs in October 1987. For the past
several years, he has spearheaded NASA's commitment
to foster the many and diverse opportunities outer
space offers to the commercial sector.

NASA Administrator Richard H. Truly also

announced today the appointment of John G. Mannix to
head the Office of Commercial Programs, to be
effective upon Rose's departure. Mannix is
currently the Director of Space Commercial
Opportunities in the Office of the Administrator.

Commenting on Rose's decision, Administrator

Truly said, "Jim Rose has brought a very special
talent to NASA and has led the agency's commercial
program during a time of remarkable innovation. In
particular, Jim has successfully nurtured the
ongoing development of the NASA Commercial Centers
for the Development of Space program."
Truly added, "NASA is indeed fortunate to have
someone of the caliber of Jack Mannix to take over
this program. Jack not only has solid NASA
experience in the technical fields involved, but
also has the management experience to evolve an
already successful program into a far more
stimulating opportunity for American industry."

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