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483-5111 MSC 70-91
August 24, 1970
HOUSTON, TEXAS---Ivy F_ssler was cited recently by the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration as one of four agency nominees
for the 1969 Federal Woman's Award.
To be eligible_ a womax must demonstrate "outstanding ability and
achievement in an executive_ professional, scientific or technical position.
Mrs. Fossler_ who is senior engineer in the Applied Flight Dynamics
section at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center_ was nominated for her
contributions to the Apollo moon landing program and in the development
of re-useable launch vehiclas for post-Apollo programs.
In nominating Mrs. Fossler for the award NASA cited her for playing
a major role in determining the wind conditions under which it is safe
to launch an Apollo spacecraft. The analysis she performed continues to
determine the launch wind r2strictions for all Apollo launches.
Mrs. Fossler_ formerly Ivy Hooks, and her husband Kenneth and
daughters Paula and Cy% reside in Friendswood, Texas. Mrs. Fossler
received her BS and _ degrses from the University of Houston in 1963
and 1965. She has also attended Stephen F. Austin State Coltege_
Southwestern University, an_ Sam Houston State College.
Mrs. Fossler joined th2 NASA Manned Spacecraft Center in 1963.