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Lead for NASA Space Sustainability - National Aeronautics and Space Administration at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, United States 26 work roles 4 schools
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Benjamin Drew previously worked as Lead for NASA Space Sustainability at Nasa - National Aeronautics And Space Administration and Director for Technical Integration, Space Operations Mission Directorate (acting) at Nasa - National Aeronautics And Space Administration. Benjamin Drew holds Ms, Strategic Studies from Us Air Force Air University.

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Summary of Experience• 2011 – Now NASA Manager/Executive Liaison• 2000 – 2011 NASA Astronaut -- Space Shuttle Mission Specialist• 1998 – 2000 USAF Staff Officer – Major Command Requirements Development• 1994 – 1997 USAF Test Pilot/Squadron Commander – Experimental Flight Test • 1992 – 1994 USAF Student -- Jet Pilot Training/Test Pilot School • 1987 – 1992 USAF Helicopter Pilot - Special Operations & and Operational Test • 1985 – 1987 USAF Helicopter Pilot - Combat Rescue

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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Nasa - National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Lead for NASA Space Sustainability - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
washington, district of columbia, united states
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Lead For Nasa Space Sustainability

Current

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Responsible designing and implementing an organization to focus on day-to day coordination and accountability of NASA’s space sustainability efforts. NASA looks to create accountability to ensure NASA meets its aspirations for Space Sustainability, enable Agency level prioritization of relevant efforts and budgets, and maintain a consistent voice when.

Aug 2024 - Present

Director For Technical Integration, Space Operations Mission Directorate (Acting)

Current

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Head of the Cross Directorate Integration Office for Space Operations

Jun 2024 - Present

Assistant Director For Space And Aviation Security

Office Of Science And Technology Policy

Articulated and coordinated Federal science and technology policy and programs. Informed and advised White House policy and budget formulation with respect to space and aviation activities as they related to National security, National defense and public safety.

Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

Field Liaison, National Security Space

Peterson Air Force Base, CO

Representing NASA-wide interests to Air Force Space Command, US Strategic Command, and NORAD/US Northern Command, and serving as a facilitator between NASA and Air Force space commands on interagency issues and policies.

Feb 2013 - Jul 2015

Project Manager, Advanced Exploration Systems Program

Johnson Space Center

Led 48-person project, spanning eight NASA centers, maturing key technologies for interplanetary space travel.

Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

Astronaut Mission Specialist, Sts-133

OV-103, Discovery

Performed flight deck engineer duties during Space Shuttle launch, re-entry and landing, two space walks aboard the International Space Station, and operated the Space Shuttle robotic arm on orbit.

Dec 2009 - Oct 2011

Director, Nasa Star City Operations

Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Star City, Russia

Director for logistics support for all US, Japanese, and Canadian astronauts receiving Soyuz spacecraft and International Space Station crewmember training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Safety Officer, Astronaut Office

Johnson Space Center

Responsible for aviation safety, spaceflight safety and mission assurance, occupational safety, and risk management for NASA Astronaut corps, and Astronaut Office personnel.

Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

Astronaut Mission Specialist, Sts-118

OV-105 Endeavour

Performed repairs, cargo transfer, and education outreach on orbit aboard the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station.

Apr 2007 - Nov 2007

Section Chief, Astronaut Office Science Payloads

Johnson Space Center

Led five-person engineering team responsible for Astronaut Office and Flight Crew Operations Directorate liaison with the International Space Station (ISS) Program Payload Control Board as well as Marshall Spaceflight Center’s payload development and integration teams.

May 2006 - May 2007

Master’S Degree Candidate, Strategic Studies

United States Air Force – Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama

USAF course to develop knowledge, skills and attributes required for senior leaders, with special focus on large organization and institutional leadership responsibilities.

Jul 2005 - May 2006

Technical Representative, Astronaut Operations

Astronaut Office, International Space Station Branch

Led four-person team of engineers representing the Astronaut Office at the International Space Station Program Software Configuration Control Board for matters regarding flight critical software development and sustainment.Liaison to European Space Agency for development and integration of Columbus and Cupola modules for the International Space Station.

Mar 2002 - Jul 2005

Mission Specialist Candidate, Astronaut Training

Johnson Space Center

Student in 15-month course of instruction covering all aspects of human spaceflight aboard the Space Shuttle and International Space Station (ISS).

Jul 2000 - Mar 2002

Commander, Flight Test Unit

Detachment 1, 46th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Florida

  • Led 36-member organization conducting developmental and qualification flight test for Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft acquisitions and upgrades.
  • Test pilot for Special Operations Forces aircraft development and upgrade.
Jun 2000 - Jul 2000

Deputy Branch Chief, Requirements Development, Combat Rescue

HQ Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Virginia

  • Manager for research, development and acquisition of mission systems for fleet of 105 combat rescue aircraft. Defined USAF combat search and rescue mission requirements.
  • Produced USAF combat rescue modernization strategic plan and articulated detailed mission needs, operational requirements, modification proposals and acquisition plans.
  • Reviewed laboratory development projects, determined applicability towards mission needs, set test criteria, evaluated results and made program recommendations.
Apr 1998 - Jun 2000

Deputy Group Commander, Flight Test Operations

US Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, California

Deputy for operation of ground and flight test programs -- operational oversight of seven test/support squadrons, 80 aircrew members and a fleet of 26 aircraft in an austere environment. Planned and executed flight experiments involving one-of-a-kind test aircraft, and provided technical data for senior DoD leaders and combat commands.

Jun 1997 - Dec 1997

Squadron Commander, Experimental Flight Test

US Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, California

  • Commanded 102-member joint test force that planned, conducted, analyzed and reported flight test evaluations for advanced technology flight test programs
  • Test pilot for research and development on aircraft prototype and concept demonstrations in support of USAF, DoD, and inter-agency government requirements.
Jul 1994 - Jun 1997

Test Pilot Candidate

US Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland

Student in 48-week flight test course at US Naval Test Pilot School

Jul 1993 - May 1994

Jet Pilot Trainee

USAF Fixed-Wing Qualification Course, Vance AFB, Oklahoma

Student in 40-week course of flight instruction in USAF jet aircraft.

Jun 1992 - Apr 1993

Operational Test And Evaluation Pilot/Flight Test Director

Special Missions Operational Test And Evaluation Center, Hurlburt Field, Florida

Managed concurrent qualification and operational flight tests and evaluations of USAF H-60 helicopter for special operations missions.

Mar 1992 - Jun 1992

Helicopter Pilot/Flight Examiner, Special Operations

55th Special Operations Squadron, Eglin AFB, Florida

  • Flew as an aircraft commander, formation lead, functional check pilot, instructor pilot and flight examiner in support of USAF Special Operations Command.
  • 60 Combat Missions over Panama and Kuwait.
Jul 1987 - Jun 1992

Helicopter Pilot, Combat Rescue

Detachment 11, 39th Air Rescue Wing, Myrtle Beach AFB, South Carolina

Flew as a pilot in support of USAF Air Rescue Service.

Apr 1985 - May 1987

Student Pilot, Undergraduate Helicopter Training

3588th Flying Training Squadron, Fort Rucker, Alabama

Student in 40-week course of flight instruction in helicopters.

Jun 1984 - Apr 1985
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Benjamin Drew education

Ms, Strategic Studies

Us Air Force Air University
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Benjamin Drew has worked for Nasa - National Aeronautics And Space Administration, Patti Grace Smith Fellowship, Office Of Science And Technology Policy, Nasa, and Us Air Force.

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Benjamin Drew holds Ms, Strategic Studies from Us Air Force Air University.

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