David W. Garrett
Headquarters, Washington, D.C.                                           
February 20, 1992
(Phone:  202/453-8400)                                                        
1:00 PM EST


RELEASE:  92-25

COHEN NAMED ACTING DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR


 NASA Administrator Richard H. Truly today announced the 
appointment of Aaron Cohen, Director of the Johnson Space Center, 
Houston, as Acting Deputy Administrator.

 In making this announcement, Truly said, "Aaron Cohen's 
appointment, which has been closely coordinated with the White 
House, is one that pleases me greatly.  Aaron's long experience 
as a top-flight engineer and manager will assist me greatly in 
the day-to-day operations of the agency until my departure on 
April 1, 1992, and also provide for continuity in the transition 
period as the President nominates and the Senate confirms a new 
Administrator and Deputy Administrator."

 Roy S. Estess, Director of the Stennis Space Center, Miss., 
will remain in his temporary role as Special Assistant to the 
Administrator.

 Cohen has been Director of the Johnson Space Center since 
October 1986.  He came to NASA in 1962 in the Apollo Spacecraft 
Program Office at the  Manned Spacecraft Center (now the Johnson 
Space Center).  He served in various capacities at the center 
prior to being named Center Director.

 Upon completion of this assignment, Cohen will return to his 
permanent position as the JSC Director.  During his absence, Paul 
J. Weitz, Deputy Center Director, will be Acting Director.

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