Plaques bearing the names of this year’s Chroniclers honorees are in view in the far right panel, last three names, during a ceremony on May 1, 2023 at the NASA News Center at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This year’s honorees are Robert E. Granath, Red Huber, and Mark Kramer. The trio were honored as latest members of the Chroniclers, nominated by other members of the news media and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. The Chroniclers award recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The inductees join the list of 79 other Kennedy Chroniclers whose names hang proudly on the wall in the “Bull Pen,” the NASA News Center room where media traditionally gather to research and file their stories during launches.
Chroniclers honorees unveil plaques bearing their names during a ceremony on May 1, 2023 at the NASA News Center at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are Robert E. Granath, Mark Kramer, and Red Huber. The trio were honored as latest members of the Chroniclers, nominated by other members of the news media and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. The Chroniclers award recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The inductees join the list of 79 other Kennedy Chroniclers whose names hang proudly on the wall in the “Bull Pen,” the NASA News Center room where media traditionally gather to research and file their stories during launches.
Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning, at right, presents the Chroniclers award to Robert E. Granath during a ceremony on May 1, 2023, recognizing retired members of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. At left is Granath’s wife, June. Granath was honored along with Mark Kramer and Red Huber with a plaque on the “Chroniclers” wall at Kennedy’s NASA News Center in Florida. The honorees were nominated by other members of the news media and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. They join the list of 79 other Kennedy Chroniclers whose names hang proudly on the wall in the “Bull Pen,” the NASA News Center room where media traditionally gather to research and file their stories during launches.
Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning, at right, presents the Chroniclers award to Red Huber during a ceremony on May 1, 2023, recognizing retired members of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. Kramer was honored along with Robert E. Granath and Mark Kramer with a plaque on the “Chroniclers” wall at Kennedy’s NASA News Center in Florida. The honorees were nominated by other members of the news media and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. They join the list of 79 other Kennedy Chroniclers whose names hang proudly on the wall in the “Bull Pen,” the NASA News Center room where media traditionally gather to research and file their stories during launches.
Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning, at right, presents the Chroniclers award to Mark Kramer during a ceremony on May 1, 2023, recognizing retired members of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. Kramer was honored along with Robert E. Granath and Red Huber with a plaque on the “Chroniclers” wall at Kennedy’s NASA News Center in Florida. The honorees were nominated by other members of the news media and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. They join the list of 79 other Kennedy Chroniclers whose names hang proudly on the wall in the “Bull Pen,” the NASA News Center room where media traditionally gather to research and file their stories during launches.
Kennedy Space Center celebrated the latest honorees to have their names added to the “Chroniclers” wall at the NASA News Center in Florida during a ceremony on May 1, 2023. Standing with friends is Mark Kramer, center, during a ceremony that honored him, along with fellow Chroniclers Bob Granath and Red Huber (not in view). They were nominated by other members of the news media and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. The award recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The inductees join the list of 79 other Kennedy Chroniclers whose names hang proudly on the wall in the “Bull Pen,” the NASA News Center room where media traditionally gather to research and file their stories during launches.
Kennedy Space Center celebrated the latest honorees to have their names added to the “Chroniclers” wall at the NASA News Center in Florida during a ceremony on May 1, 2023. Seated in front, from left are Mark Kramer, Bob Granath, and Red Huber. They were nominated by other members of the news media and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. The award recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The inductees join the list of 79 other Kennedy Chroniclers whose names hang proudly on the wall in the “Bull Pen,” the NASA News Center room where media traditionally gather to research and file their stories during launches.
Kennedy Space Center celebrated the latest honorees to have their names added to the “Chroniclers” wall at the NASA News Center in Florida during a ceremony on May 1, 2023. From left, Red Huber, Bob Granath, and Mark Kramer were nominated by other members of the news media and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. The award recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The inductees join the list of 79 other Kennedy Chroniclers whose names hang proudly on the wall in the “Bull Pen,” the NASA News Center room where media traditionally gather to research and file their stories during launches.
Kennedy Space Center celebrated the latest honorees to have their names added to the “Chroniclers” wall at the NASA News Center in Florida during a ceremony on May 1, 2023. Seated in front is Mark Kramer, along with Bob Granath and Red Huber (not in view). They were nominated by other members of the news media and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. The award recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The inductees join the list of 79 other Kennedy Chroniclers whose names hang proudly on the wall in the “Bull Pen,” the NASA News Center room where media traditionally gather to research and file their stories during launches.
Dan Billow accepts a certificate naming him a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Billow, a retired television broadcaster, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Dan Billow accepts a certificate naming him a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Billow, a retired television broadcaster, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Mike Brown accepts a certificate naming him a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Presenting the award is Burt Summerfield, NASA Kennedy Space Center’s associate director, management. Brown, a long-time space photographer, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Mike Brown accepts a certificate naming him a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Presenting the award is Burt Summerfield, NASA Kennedy Space Center’s associate director, management. Brown, a long-time space photographer, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Maggie Persinger accepts a certificate naming her a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Presenting the award is Burt Summerfield, NASA Kennedy Space Center’s associate director, management. Persinger, a retired NASA media librarian, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Dan Billow accepts a certificate naming him a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Presenting the award is Burt Summerfield, NASA Kennedy Space Center’s associate director, management. Billow, a retired television broadcaster, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Maggie Persinger accepts a certificate naming her a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Presenting the award is Burt Summerfield, NASA Kennedy Space Center’s associate director, management. Persinger, a retired NASA media librarian, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Dan Billow accepts a certificate naming him a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Presenting the award is Burt Summerfield, NASA Kennedy Space Center’s associate director, management. Billow, a retired television broadcaster, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Dan Billow, Mike Brown, and Maggie Persinger were honored May 15, 2024, during the 2024 Kennedy Chroniclers ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Three brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy. The three were honored for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program, primarily from the Florida spaceport. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters.
Mike Brown, Maggie Persinger, and Dan Billow were honored May 15, 2024, during the 2024 Kennedy Chroniclers ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Three brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy. The three were honored for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program, primarily from the Florida spaceport. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters.
Dan Billow, Mike Brown, and Maggie Persinger were honored May 15, 2024, during the 2024 Kennedy Chroniclers ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Three brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy. The three were honored for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program, primarily from the Florida spaceport. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters.
Mike Brown accepts a certificate naming him a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Brown, a long-time space photographer, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Dan Billow, Mike Brown, and Maggie Persinger were honored May 15, 2024, during the 2024 Kennedy Chroniclers ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Three brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy. The three were honored for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program, primarily from the Florida spaceport. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters.
Dan Billow, Mike Brown, and Maggie Persinger were honored May 15, 2024, during the 2024 Kennedy Chroniclers ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Three brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy. The three were honored for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program, primarily from the Florida spaceport. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters.
Mike Brown, Maggie Persinger, and Dan Billow were honored May 15, 2024, during the 2024 Kennedy Chroniclers ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Three brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy. The three were honored for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program, primarily from the Florida spaceport. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters.
Mike Brown, Maggie Persinger, and Dan Billow were honored May 15, 2024, during the 2024 Kennedy Chroniclers ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Three brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy. The three were honored for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program, primarily from the Florida spaceport. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters.
Maggie Persinger accepts a certificate naming her a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Persinger, a retired NASA media librarian, was among three reporters and industry professionals who were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program. Brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy.
Dan Billow, Mike Brown, and Maggie Persinger were honored May 15, 2024, during the 2024 Kennedy Chroniclers ceremony at the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Three brass plates bearing their names were added to the wall of the “bull pen,” where reporters traditionally gather to cover launches and events at NASA Kennedy. The three were honored for their efforts in helping tell the story of America’s space program, primarily from the Florida spaceport. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NASA officials and current space reporters.
George Diller, who retired in 2017 after a 37-year career in NASA Public Affairs, was honored as a 2018 “Chronicler” during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on Friday, May 4. Diller and Craig Covault had their names officially added to the “Chroniclers wall” during the event. “Chroniclers” recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. Diller was known by many as “The Voice of Kennedy Launch Control.”
Vic Ratner, former radio broadcaster for ABC Radio, shares a few remarks after he is inducted as a 2019 Chronicler during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on May 3, 2019. Also honored as Chroniclers were journalists Jim Banke and Todd Halvorson, and photographer Peter Cosgrove. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The group of four was selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. Their names were engraved on brass strips and added to The Chroniclers wall display in the news center and were unveiled during the ceremony.
Jim Banke, former journalist with Florida Today, shares a few remarks after he is inducted as a 2019 Chronicler during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on May 3, 2019. Also honored as Chroniclers were journalist Todd Halvorson, photographer Peter Cosgrove and radio broadcaster Vic Ratner. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The group of four was selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. Their names were engraved on brass strips and added to The Chroniclers wall display in the news center and were unveiled during the ceremony.
Todd Halvorson, former journalist with Florida Today, shares a few remarks after he is inducted as a 2019 Chronicler during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on May 3, 2019. Also honored as Chroniclers were journalist Jim Banke, photographer Peter Cosgrove and radio broadcaster Vic Ratner. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The group of four was selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. Their names were engraved on brass strips and added to The Chroniclers wall display in the news center and were unveiled during the ceremony.
Craig Covault covered approximately 100 space shuttle launches and missions from Kennedy Space Center in Florida during his 48-year career writing about space and aeronautics. Covault, who is credited with 2,000 news and feature stories for Aviation Week & Space Technology, was installed as a member of the “Chroniclers” during a ceremony at Kennedy’s NASA News Center on Friday, May 4. “Chroniclers” recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. George Diller also earned a spot on the “Chroniclers wall” at the event.
Hortense Diggs, deputy director of Kennedy Space Center’s Office of Communication and Public Engagement, delivers remarks during The Chroniclers 2018 ceremony at Kennedy’s NASA News Center in Florida on Friday, May 4. Craig Covault and George Diller were inducted as the 75th and 76th members of the “Chroniclers,” which recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. Brass strips engraved with each awardee’s name and affiliation were added to the “Chroniclers wall” and unveiled during the event at the NASA News Center.
Brass strips bear the names and photos of the six new honorees added to the "Chroniclers" roll of honor in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Chroniclers program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center for ten years or more. The 2017 Chroniclers are Bruce Hall, CBS News and NBC News; Scott Harris, WESH, WKMG and Central Florida News 13; Bill Johnson, NASA Public Affairs; Warren Leary, The New York Times; Bob Murray, WDBO-TV, RCA and United Space Alliance; and Phillip Sandlin, Associated Press photographer.
Todd Halvorson, former journalist for Florida Today, addresses a crowd of family and friends, current and former NASA officials, and space journalists after he is inducted as a 2019 Chronicler during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on May 3, 2019. Also honored as Chroniclers were journalist Jim Banke, radio broadcaster Vic Ratner and photographer Peter Cosgrove. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The group of four was selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. Their names were engraved on brass strips and added to The Chroniclers wall display in the news center and were unveiled during the ceremony.
Vic Ratner, former radio broadcaster for ABC Radio, addresses a crowd of family and friends, current and former NASA officials, and space journalists after he is inducted as a 2019 Chronicler during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on May 3, 2019. Also honored as Chroniclers were journalists Jim Banke and Todd Halvorson, and photographer Peter Cosgrove. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The group of four was selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. Their names were engraved on brass strips and added to The Chroniclers wall display in the news center and were unveiled during the ceremony.
Kennedy Space Center Office of Communication and Public Engagement Deputy Director Hortense Diggs, left, poses with “Chronicler” George Diller during an event at Kennedy’s NASA News Center in Florida on Friday, May 4. Diller, who retired in 2017, had a 37-year career in NASA Public Affairs. “Chroniclers” recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more.
Craig Covault and George Diller were honored as the 75th and 76th members of the “Chroniclers” roll of honor during an event at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on Friday, May 4. From left to right are Hortense Diggs, deputy director of Kennedy’s Office of Communication and Public Engagement, Craig Covault, and Covault’s wife, Nancy. “Chroniclers” recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more.
Brass plaques engraved with the names of "The Chroniclers" adorn the wall at the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In the foreground are rows of stations where reporters from television, radio, print and online media outlets have monitored countless launches, landings and other space events in order to deliver the news to the world. The Chroniclers program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center for ten years or more.
Craig Covault, left, and George Diller unveil their names on the “Chroniclers wall” during a gathering of the honorees’ friends, family, media, and current and former NASA officials at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on Friday, May 4. “Chroniclers” recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The two men combined for 85 years of U.S. space exploration coverage.
Vic Ratner, left, and Todd Halvorson unveil their names, along with the names of Jim Banke and Peter Cosgrove, now on display on The Chroniclers wall at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida during a ceremony May 3, 2019. Banke, Halvorson, Ratner and Cosgrove were honored as members of The Chroniclers, which recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25.
Jim Banke, left, and Todd Halvorson were honored as Chroniclers during a ceremony May 3, 2019, at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center. The duo covered the space program together for Florida Today for 12 years. Also inducted as members were radio broadcaster Vic Ratner and photojournalist Peter Cosgrove. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread the news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more.
Brass plaques engraved with the names of "The Chroniclers" create a roll of honor on the wall at the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In this facility reporters from television, radio, print and online media outlets have monitored countless launches, landings and other space events in order to deliver the news to the world. The Chroniclers program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center for ten years or more.
Craig Covault, left, and George Diller were honored as “Chroniclers” during an event at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center on Friday, May 4. The longtime friends combined for more than 80 years of U.S. space exploration news reporting. “Chroniclers” recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more.
Bill Johnson, left, retired NASA chief of Media Services at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is congratulated by NASA Public Information Specialist George Diller during a ceremony for six new honorees added to the "Chroniclers" roll of honor in the NASA News Center. Johnson, whose career at Kennedy spanned more than 45 years, was one of the six added to the Chroniclers list. Also added were Bruce Hall, CBS News and NBC News; Scott Harris, WESH, WKMG and Central Florida News 13; Warren Leary, The New York Times; Bob Murray, WDBO-TV, RCA and United Space Alliance; and Phillip Sandlin, Associated Press photographer. The Chroniclers program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center for ten years or more.
Friends, family members and colleagues of former NASA Public Affairs team members and space journalists gather in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a ceremony in which six new honorees were added to the "Chroniclers" roll of honor. The Chroniclers program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center for ten years or more. The 2017 Chroniclers are Bruce Hall, CBS News and NBC News; Scott Harris, WESH, WKMG and Central Florida News 13; Bill Johnson, NASA Public Affairs; Warren Leary, The New York Times; Bob Murray, WDBO-TV, RCA and United Space Alliance; and Phillip Sandlin, Associated Press photographer.
NASA Public Affairs Officer Greg Harland, right, poses for a photograph with newly inducted Chronicler Todd Halvorson during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on May 3, 2019. Halvorson covered the space program from Kennedy for more than three decades and also was senior aerospace reporter at Florida Today. Also inducted as members were journalist Jim Banke, radio broadcaster Vic Ratner and photographer Peter Cosgrove. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more.
The space shuttle Atlantis moves to Launch Pad 39A during rollout at the Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Florida. ( NASA Photo / Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool ).
as the space shuttle Atlantis moves to Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Florida. ( NASA Photo / Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool ).
The space shuttle Atlantis moves to Launch Pad 39A during rollout at the Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Florida. ( NASA Photo / Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool ).
Current and former NASA officials, space journalists, and friends and families gather in Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida during a ceremony May 3, 2019, in which four individuals were added to The Chroniclers roll of honor. The program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The 2019 Chroniclers are journalists Jim Banke and Todd Halvorson, radio broadcaster Vic Ratner and photographer Peter Cosgrove. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25.
A poster bearing the names and photos of the four new honorees distinguished as Chroniclers stands in Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida during a ceremony on May 3, 2019. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. From top left to bottom right are Jim Banke, Florida Today; Peter Cosgrove, Associated Press photographer; Todd Halvorson, Florida Today; and Vic Ratner, ABC Radio. The group of four was selected by a committee of their peers on March 25.
A brass plaque engraved with the name of Bruce Hall of CBS News is among the list of "The Chroniclers," a roll of honor on the wall at the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Hall, one of six new inductees in 2017, died after a lengthy illness on May 2, 2017. In this facility reporters from television, radio, print and online media outlets have monitored countless launches, landings and other space events in order to deliver the news to the world. The Chroniclers program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center for ten years or more.
Brass plaques engraved with the names of Gatha Cottee of NASA Public Affairs, Walter Cronkite of CBS News and Bill Cummins of WEZY Radio are among the list of "The Chroniclers," a roll of honor on the wall at the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In this facility reporters from television, radio, print and online media outlets have monitored countless launches, landings and other space events in order to deliver the news to the world. The Chroniclers program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center for ten years or more.
Four honorees were added as members to The Chroniclers during a ceremony May 3, 2019, at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center. From left to right in the front row are Vic Ratner, Todd Halvorson and Jim Banke. A photograph of Peter Cosgrove also was placed in the front row in his memory, as he passed away earlier in 2019. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more.
A poster in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida bears the names and photos of the six new honorees added to the facility's "Chroniclers" roll of honor. The Chroniclers program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center for ten years or more. From top left to bottom right are Phillip Sandlin, Associated Press photographer; Bill Johnson, NASA Public Affairs; Bruce Hall, CBS News and NBC News; Scott Harris, WESH, WKMG and Central Florida News 13; Warren Leary, The New York Times; and Bob Murray, WDBO-TV, RCA and United Space Alliance.
NASA Public Affairs Officer Greg Harland addresses a crowd of family and friends, current and former NASA officials, and space journalists during a ceremony May 3, 2019, in which four individuals were added to The Chroniclers roll of honor. The program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. The 2019 Chroniclers are journalists Jim Banke and Todd Halvorson, radio broadcaster Vic Ratner and photographer Peter Cosgrove. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25.
JSC2011-E-059490 (31 May 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39A during rollout at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 31, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-040337 (7 April 2011) --- The STS-135 crew members participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Florida on April 7, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059488 (31 May 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39A during rollout at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 31, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067976 (21 July 2011) --- The sun rises over the space shuttle Atlantis after landing July 21 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The landing completed STS-135, the final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059491 (31 May 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis moves to Launch Pad 39A during rollout at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 31, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, examines the thermal tiles of the orbiter after the space shuttle Atlantis landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida completing STS-135, the final mission of the NASA shuttle program, on Thursday, July 21, 2011. ( NASA Photo / Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool )
JSC2011-E-067975 (21 July 2011) --- The sun rises over the space shuttle Atlantis after landing July 21 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The landing completed STS-135, the final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067687 (21 July 2011) --- The drag chute is deployed as the space shuttle Atlantis lands on July 21 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The landing completed STS-135, the final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
NASA Public Affairs Officer Greg Harland, right, poses for a photograph with newly inducted Chronicler Jim Banke during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on May 3, 2019. Banke spent many years with Florida Today and covered the Space Shuttle Program and many other launches from Kennedy and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for more than 20 years. Also inducted as members were journalist Todd Halvorson, radio broadcaster Vic Ratner and photographer Peter Cosgrove. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more.
Peter Cosgrove was honored as a Chronicler during a ceremony May 3, 2019, at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida. Cosgrove passed away earlier in 2019, and his award was accepted by members of his family on his behalf. Cosgrove was a photographer with the Associated Press, and his career in photojournalism spanned 50 years. He covered four Apollo Moon mission crew recoveries and more than 100 space shuttle launches. Also inducted as members were journalists Jim Banke and Todd Halvorson, and radio broadcaster Vic Ratner. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more.
NASA Public Affairs Officer Greg Harland, right, poses for a photograph with newly inducted Chronicler Vic Ratner during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida on May 3, 2019. Ratner covered the space program for ABC Radio and was the only radio correspondent on the air live during the Space Shuttle Challenger accident, providing on-the-scene information for more than five hours that day after the tragedy. Also inducted as members were journalists Jim Banke and Todd Halvorson, and photographer Peter Cosgrove. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25. The Chroniclers recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more.
Posters in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida bear the names and photos of five of the six new honorees added to the facility's "Chroniclers" roll of honor. From left to right are posters featuring Scott Harris, WESH, WKMG and Central Florida News 13; Bill Johnson, NASA Public Affairs; Warren Leary, The New York Times; Bob Murray, WDBO-TV, RCA and United Space Alliance; and Phillip Sandlin, Associated Press photographer. Not pictured is the poster for Bruce Hall, CBS News and NBC News. The Chroniclers program recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center for ten years or more.
Craig Covault and George Diller are the newest additions to the “Chroniclers wall,” which recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy Space Center in Florida for 10 years or more. The two men were honored during a gathering at Kennedy’s NASA News Center on Friday, May 4. Posing with the inductees are, far left, Hortense Diggs, Office of Communication and Public Engagement deputy director at Kennedy; and far right, Kennedy Office of Communication Division Chief David Culp.
Brass strips engraved with the names of Jim Banke, Peter Cosgrove, Todd Halvorson and Vic Ratner were unveiled during a ceremony on May 3, 2019, at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA News Center in Florida. Banke, Halvorson, Ratner and Cosgrove were honored as members of The Chroniclers, which recognizes retirees of the news and communications business who have helped spread news of American space exploration from Kennedy for 10 years or more. They were selected by a committee of their peers on March 25.
JSC2011-E-059495 (31 May 2011) --- Thermal protection tiles are seen on the underside of the space shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida May 31, 2011. The orbiter is scheduled to fly the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program, launching on July 8. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067642 (8 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis launches for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station in the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff was at 11:29 a.m. (EDT) on July 8, 2011. Onboard are NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059470 (31 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, is seen in a partial silhouette against the space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft for the program's final mission moves to Launch Pad 39A during rollout at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida May 31, 2011. Photo credit: NASA photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067588 (8 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis launches for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station in the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff was at 11:29 a.m. (EDT) on July 8, 2011. Onboard are NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-068007 (21 July 2011) --- Green paint marks the location where Atlantis' nose landing gear came to a stop on the runway after the space shuttle landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 21, 2011. The landing completed STS-135, the final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067643 (8 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis launches for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station in the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff was at 11:29 a.m. (EDT) on July 8, 2011. Onboard are NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-040358 (7 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, exits the hatch of the space shuttle Atlantis during the STS-135 Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Florida on April 7, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067589 (8 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis launches for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station in the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff was at 11:29 a.m. (EDT) on July 8, 2011. Onboard are NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059409 (17 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, watches as the space shuttle Atlantis is moved from the Orbiter Processing Facility to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center on May 17, 2011. The move, known as rollover, is a milestone in the preparation for launch as the orbiter leaves its processing hangar to be prepped for its final flight. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067691 (21 July 2011) --- Shuttle launch director Mike Leinbach, facing camera, hugs LeRoy Cain, deputy space shuttle program manager, after the space shuttle Atlantis landed on July 21 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The landing completed STS-135, the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program. Photo credit: NASA/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059493 (31 May 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is seen in the background on Launch Pad 39A at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 31, 2011. The crawler/transporter is seen slowly driving away from the launch pad after making its final scheduled delivery of a shuttle. The orbiter is scheduled to fly the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program, launching on July 8. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-040372 (8 April 2011) --- Technicians inspect the payload bay of the space shuttle Atlantis during the STS-135 Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Florida on April 8, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-040365 (7 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts, from left, Sandy Magnus, Doug Hurley, Chris Ferguson and Rex Walheim walk to dinner after an informal gathering for the STS-135 Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at the Fish Lips restaurant near NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 7, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059478 (31 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is seen in silhouette against the Vehicle Assembly Building as the space shuttle Atlantis moves to Launch Pad 39A during rollout at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida May 31, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-040357 (7 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson (right), STS-135 commander; and Doug Hurley, pilot, pose for a photo on the cockpit of the space shuttle Atlantis during the STS-135 Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Florida on April 7, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-068002 (21 July 2011) --- Amidst a crowd, NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, is pictured with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and KSC Director Bob Cabana after the space shuttle Atlantis landed on July 21 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The landing completed STS-135, the final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-068008 (21 July 2011) --- Red paint marks the location where Atlantis' main landing gear came to a stop on the runway after the space shuttle landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 21, 2011. The landing completed STS-135, the final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-040349 (7 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, familiarizes himself with a camera he will use in space during the STS-135 Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Florida on April 7, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059482 (31 May 2011) --- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) piloted by NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is seen against the late afternoon sun as the crew of the final space shuttle mission practices landings at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida May 31. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-068015 (21 July 2011) --- A technician works to secure the space shuttle Atlantis following its landing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 21, 2011. The landing brought to completion STS-135, the final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067983 (21 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is greeted by a KSC employee after the space shuttle Atlantis landed on July 21 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The landing completed STS-135, the final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067611 (8 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis launches for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station in the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff was at 11:29 a.m. (EDT) on July 8, 2011. Onboard are NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067645 (8 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis launches for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station in the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff was at 11:29 a.m. (EDT) on July 8, 2011. Onboard are NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067610 (8 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis launches for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station in the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff was at 11:29 a.m. (EDT) on July 8, 2011. Onboard are NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059419 (17 May 2011) --- Photographers take pictures of the STS-135 crew as the space shuttle Atlantis is moved from the Orbiter Processing Facility to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center on May 17, 2011. The move, known as rollover, is a milestone in the preparation for launch as the orbiter leaves its processing hangar to be prepped for its final flight. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-067644 (8 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis launches for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station in the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff was at 11:29 a.m. (EDT) on July 8, 2011. Onboard are NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-040201 (2 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley pilots a simulated landing at the Kennedy Space Center as the STS-135 crew trains in the Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) at NASA's Ames Research Center in Mountain View, Calif. on March 2, 2011. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059415 (17 May 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is moved from the Orbiter Processing Facility to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center on May 17, 2011. The move, known as rollover, is a milestone in the preparation for launch as the orbiter leaves its processing hangar to be prepped for its final flight. Photo credit: NASA Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool
JSC2011-E-059494 (31 May 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is seen on Launch Pad 39A at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center on May 31, 2011, in Florida. The orbiter is scheduled to fly the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program, launching on July 8. Photo credit: NASA Photo / Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool