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English: Ronald D. Dittemore (right), a 26-year NASA veteran, announces his intention to step aside as the Space Shuttle Program Manager at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to pursue other opportunities. Also pictured at the Washington, DC announcementis Michael Kostelnik, Deputy Associate Administrator for the Space Shuttle and International Space Station Programs. Dittemore, who has served as the Shuttle Program Manager for more than four years, will remain in his current position until the Columbia Accident Investigation Board finishes its investigation and a complete "Return to Flight" path has been established. Dittemore retired recently, he had publicly planned to do so before the accident. For more information on STS-107, please see<a href="GRINColumbiaGenExpl.html"> GRIN Columbia General Explanation</a>
Date Taken on 23 April 2003
Source Great Images in NASA Description
Author NASA/Renee Bouchard
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23 April 2003