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Subj: [WIA-News] FRANK BAUER, KA3HDO, steps down from AMSAT and AR
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FRANK BAUER, KA3HDO, steps down from AMSAT and ARISS positions
Date : 25 / 03 / 2009
Author : Mark Abramowicz - NT3V
Frank Bauer KA3HDO, Tuesday, March 24, 2009 has announced his
resignation from all of his duties with the Amateur Radio on
the International Space Station program, including work with
NASA education office as ARISS program leader, support as the
ARISS international chair, responsibilities as ARISS US delegate,
and AMSAT VP of human space flight.
Bauer made the stunning announcement during an hour-long
international conference call at about 7:20 a.m. EDT.
Bauer said a number of factors entered into his decision including
family health issues and increasing responsibilities in his job at
NASA related to the International Space Station and exploration.
He thanked several members of the ARISS international community
and AMSAT for their dedication to the program.
He expressed appreciation for the support and friendship of the
international ARISS team and urged them not to lose sight of the
goal of inspiring the next generation of young students to get
involved in space, ham radio and math and science technology.
Bauer said he simply had to step away completely, but has high
hopes there will be a seamless transition.
He announced that AMSAT's Will Marchant, KC6ROL, will succeed him
as the new AMSAT vice president for human space flight.
Marchant also will become the new AMSAT USA delegate for the
ARISS international working group.
http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2009/20090325-1/index.php
(Sourced from the WIA Website)
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