Dr. Sandra Clements of ASRC Aerospace Selected as STS-117 Launch Honoree

Kennedy Space Center (KSC), February 7, 2007

Just a few months ago, Tracy Gibson and Carlos Mata were recognized by NASA for their outstanding work in Space Shuttle processing and launch activities. Once again, a member of the ASRC Aerospace’s team at KSC has been selected as a Shuttle Launch Honoree. Dr. Sandra Clements, who has been with ASRC Aerospace at Kennedy Space Center since 2003, supports the planning of imagery assets used during Shuttle launches. In addition, she is responsible for planning and analyzing tests of imaging assets conducted by the Imaging & Tracking Systems Development group.

By selecting Dr. Clements as STS-117 launch honoree, NASA is acknowledging her outstanding contributions to Shuttle processing and operations in the area of imagery acquisition and mission planning and analysis. She joins 274 other individuals from across the country who have gone above and beyond their normal work requirements in the development and implementation of NASA’s spaceflight program while ensuring quality and safety.

In accepting NASA’s recognition, Dr. Clements was quick to underscore that this honor belongs to her colleagues. “Our whole team works very hard to support and advance NASA's imaging capabilities. Any contributions that I may have made are truly team contributions. It is incredibly gratifying to learn that the team's hard work and dedication are appreciated and are being acknowledged.”

Dick Lyon, ASRC Aerospace’s VP of Florida Operations, summed up the magnitude of Dr. Clements’ achievement. “We are very proud to have you [Dr. Clements] represent the USTDC as one of the KSC honorees. This is a prestigious award, one that I personally believe to be the most exciting and rewarding that NASA provides.”

Dr. Clements has been invited and is looking forward to a number of launch honoree activities that are scheduled prior to and during the launch of STS-117.

STS-117 is NASA’s 21st mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will deliver the second and third starboard truss segments along with a pair of solar arrays to the station.