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483-5111 January 25, 1970
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HOUSTON_ TEXAnS--Several organizational changes have been made within
the Science and Applications Directorate to enhance the Manned Spacecraft
Center's scientific research capaoility and improve the implementation of
science
programs.
Science Director Anthony J. Calio_ in announcing the changes_ said
the realignment of the Directorate places increased emphasis on lunar
science and earth resources. Included in the reorganization is the
appointment of a Deputy Director, the establishment of three new offices:
Lunar Missions Office_ Earth Orbital Missions Office and Mission Scientists
0ffice_ and the realignment of two divisions: Earth Resources Division and
Lunar and Earth Sciences Division.
Named to the post of Acting Deputy Director for Science and Applications
is Robert O. Piland_ 42. Piland_ who has been with the NASA for 23 years
and has held several management positions at MSC_ has most recently been
Chief of the Earth Resources Division.
The Lunar Missions Office will provide a project management and
mission planning focus within the Center for lunar scientific investigations
and experiments. John Zarcaro, formerly of the Apollo Spacecraft Program
Office_ has been named Manager of the Office.
The Earth Orbital Missions Office will be responsible for program
management_ mission planning and operations focused on near-earth scientific
investigations. Allen H. Watkins_ formerly with the Earth Resources Division
has been named Manager of the Office.
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