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Norfolk, VA: Chief Executive Officer Jon Standley
at UASO Headquarters announced today that the final selections for
the Intrepid 2 Mission Control Team had been made. After a hard
search, the candidates that best described the qualifications and
demands were chosen to manage Intrepid 2 on its flight into Earth
Orbit. The following positions are:Flight Director - Kaymone Sutton: Mr. Sutton leads the UASO as its founder and Chairman of the Board. His extensive knowledge and experience in mission planning as well as execution as both a Mission Controller and an Astronaut-Pilot is unmatched within the organization. His leadership during this pivotal mission will no doubt benefit the future of the Intrepid program and the future programs of the UASO.
Mr. Sutton is currently serving in the United States Navy as an E-4/Petty Officer 3rd Class as an Operations Specialist assigned to the USS San Jacinto (CG-56).
Guidance Systems Engineer - Leo Carter: Mr. Carter is a newcomer to the UASO having been selected out of the first group of new hire candidates. Mr. Carter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with honors from the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom. He continued his education receiving a Masters in Science in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience with distinction from Brighton. Mr. Carter's interests include Molecular Neuroscience and Neurochemistry, Biophysics, Theoretical Physics and Aerospace Engineering. The knowledge Mr. Carter brings to this and future Mission Control teams is unparalleled and will be an enormous asset.
Environmental, Electrical and Consumables Systems Engineer - Scott Lau: Mr. Lau is currently attending the University of California - Riverside majoring in Environmental Engineering. Mr. Lau has been a Mission Control observer and frequent participant in UASO training exercises. This will be his first active operation.
Booster Systems Engineer - Brian Davis: Mr. Davis is also a newcomer to the UASO team and is eager to begin his first mission. Serving as the Booster Systems Engineer, Mr. Davis will ensure accurate and safe operation of the Titan's rocket systems during ascent to Orbit.
We welcome these team members aboard and look forward to seeing them in action for Intrepid 2 which is now schedule to launch on June 20, 2009. For more information regarding the mission, stay tuned here or visit http://www.vuaso.org for the latest mission details!
UASO, the Virtual United Aeronautics and Spaceflight Organization is a hobby-enthusiast group whose mission is dedicated to the accurate simulation of commercial and government spaceflight and aeronautic operations and testing. Through the combined resources of its dedicated volunteers and state of the art software, the UASO aims to provide the highest quality simulation for both enjoyment and education. It's members span all ages from beginning in college to retired from active duty military and government agencies.
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