Patrick Scheuermann hugs Margo Thigpen at portrait unveiling event.

Patrick Scheuermann with former MSFC Deputy Director Teresa Vanhooser

Former MSFC directors Patrick Scheuermann and Robert Lightfoot pose with their official photographic portraits hanging in Morris Auditorium

MSFC DIRECTOR, PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, ADDRESSES THE SUMMER INTERNS DURING ORIENTATION AT THE USSRC. JUNE 1, 2015

MSFC DIRECTOR, PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, ADDRESSES THE SUMMER INTERNS DURING ORIENTATION AT THE USSRC. JUNE 1, 2015

Robert Lightfoot presents NASA Distinguished Service Medal to Patrick Scheuermann

KEVIN IRVINE GIVES TOUR OF MSFC MODEL SHOP TO CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN

AARON STANFIELD EXPLAINS CONSTRUCTION OF SCALE MODEL OF SLS MOBILE LAUNCH PLATFORM AND CRAWLER TO PATRICK SCHEUERMANN AND TODD CANNON

JOHNNY STEPHENSON, PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, AND AARON STANFIELD WITH SCALE MODLS OF SLS MOBILE LAUNCH PLATFORM AND CRAWLER

DR. RENEE HORTON TAKES A SELFIE WITH PATRICK SCHEUERMANN

PATRICK SCHEUERMANN ADDRESSES AUDIENCE AT BLDG 4220 RIBBON CUTTING EVENT

PATRICK SCHEUERMANN MAKES OPENING REMARKS AT NASA DAY ON THE SQUARE EVENT

PATRICK SCHEUERMANN ADDRESSES AUDIENCE AT BLDG 4220 RIBBON CUTTING EVENT

MSFC DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN SPEAKS AT REMEMBRANCE DAY EVENT AT USSRC,

MSFC DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN - 2014 ECONOMIC IMPACT BROCHURE

PATRICK SCHEUERMANN POINTS OUT FEATURES OF VERTICAL ASSEMBLY CENTER TO NEW ORLEANS MAYOR MITCH LANDRIEU

MSFC DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN WITH HIS COMMEMORATIVE SOFTBALL PRESENTED TO HIM BEFORE HE THREW THE FIRST PITCH AT THE NASA VERSUS ARMY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT AS ONE OF THE 2013 MSFC PICNIC ACTIVITIES

MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN THANKS CUMMINGS RESEARCH PARK AND THE HUNTSVILLE COMMUNITY FOR THEIR SUPPORT TO THE MARSHALL CENTER. "WE CANNOT ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION WITHOUT OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS," HE SAID

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN WELCOMES TEAM MEMBERS AND GUESTS TO THE LOBBY OF BUILDING 4200, WHERE THE CENTER HOSTED A BRIEF GATHERING JAN. 30, INCLUDING A MOMENT OF SILENCE TO REFLECT ON THE LIVES OF THE LOST APOLLO, CHALLENGER AND COLUMBIA CREWS, AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN PURSUIT OF NASA'S MISSION

ASTRONAUT JIM HALSELL AND MSFC DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN LIGHT MEMORIAL CANDLE AT REMEMBRANCE DAY EVENT AT USSRC

SPARKY THE FIRE DOG, MASCOT FOR THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, TEAMS UP WITH PATRICK SCHEUERMANN AT THE MARSHALL CENTER SEPT. 26 TO PROMOTE THE NATIONWIDE FIRE PREVENTION WEEK CAMPAIGN, “WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES: TEST YOURS EVERY MONTH!”-

MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, RIGHT, TALKS WITH FORMER ASTRONAUT OWEN GARRIOTT BENEATH THE SATURN V ROCKET SUSPENDED IN THE DAVIDSON CENTER FOR SPACE EXPLORATION AT THE U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER

MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, RIGHT, DISCUSSES THE FINER POINTS OF USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TO BUILD ENGINE PARTS WITH DAVID EDDLEMAN, A COMPONENT ENGINEER WITH THE ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE, DURING INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY DAY

JOHN VICKERS, LANETRA TATE (NASA HQ), AND PATRICK SCHEUERMANN CHAT BEFORE OPENING OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP AT DAVIDSON CENTER

MSFC DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN TOURS THE TEST AREA ALONG WITH SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE DIRECTOR STEVE CASH, DENNIS STRICKLAND, AND JOHN PEA.

MSFC DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN TOURS THE TEST AREA ALONG WITH SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE DIRECTOR STEVE CASH, DENNIS STRICKLAND, AND JOHN PEA.

MSFC DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN TOURS THE TEST AREA ALONG WITH SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE DIRECTOR STEVE CASH, DENNIS STRICKLAND, AND JOHN PEA.

Stennis Space Center Director Gene Goldman (left) and Deputy Director Patrick Scheuermann place a wreath in StenniSphere in memory of the 17 astronauts lost in service of the space program since 1967. The wreath was placed during NASA's 2009 Day of Remembrance, observed each year on the last Thursday of January.

Marshall Center Director Patrick Scheuermann and Dr. Lisa Watson-Morgan talk to news media at the April 17 Marshall 2014 Update. Watson-Morgan, the first woman to be named the center's chief engineer, answered questions about progress on the Space Launch System and other projects, and spoke about the importance of attracting young people to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to maintain a "pipeline" of future engineers.

TRENT GRIFFIN, RIGHT, IS CONGRATULATED FOR HIS WORK IN THE COMMUNITY AND HIS OUTREACH EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO ENTER THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH FIELDS BY MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN. GRIFFIN WAS FEATURED AS A HOMETOWN HERO ON ABC’S "GOOD MORNING AMERICA" AT THE U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER.

MSFC DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN CUTS RIBBON AT DEDICATION OF MARSHALL ROOM AT HUNTSVILLE-MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 3/11/13. TROY TRULOCK (L), MAYOR OF MADISON, AL AND RON POTEAT, (R), BOARD CHAIR, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ALABAMA GOV. ROBERT BENTLEY, RIGHT, CONGRATULATES MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, LEFT, AND U.S. ARMY MAJ. GEN. LYNN COLLYAR, COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE U.S. ARMY AVIATION & MISSILE COMMAND, FOR A SUCCESSFUL 50 YEARS OF MISSION SUCCESS AND COLLABORATION IN THE HUNTSVILLE COMMUNITY

LIGHTING A MEMORIAL CANDLE DURING THE JAN. 29 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OBSERVANCE AT NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER ARE, FROM LEFT, PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, MARSHALL DIRECTOR; JOHN HONEYCUTT, DEPUTY MANAGER OF THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM; AND RETIRED ASTRONAUT ROBERT “HOOT” GIBSON. THE CEREMONY IN BUILDING 4200 PAID TRIBUTE TO THE CREWS OF APOLLO 1 AND SPACE SHUTTLES CHALLENGER AND COLUMBIA, AS WELL AS OTHER NASA COLLEAGUES.

FROM LEFT, NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN IS JOINED BY PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER DIRECTOR; FRANK LEDBETTER, CHIEF OF NONMETALLIC MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIVISION AT THE MARSHALL CENTER; AND ANDY HARDIN, NASA'S SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM SUBSYSTEM MANAGER FOR LIQUID ENGINES DURING BOLDEN'S TOUR OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING RAPID PROTOTYPING FACILITY AT THE MARSHALL CENTER ON FRIDAY, FEB. 22.

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley signs a proclamation declaring April 18, 2013, "NASA Day in Alabama." Looking on, from left, are Marshall Space Flight Center Director Patrick Scheuermann, astronauts Kathleen "Kate" Rubins and Jack Fischer, and State Sen. Bill Holtzclaw of Madison, who represents Madison and Limestone counties.

FROM LEFT, U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER CEO DR. DEBORAH BARNHART AND MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN DISCUSS NASA’S HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN AND THE NEWLY APPOINTED NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR OF EDUCATION, DONALD JAMES. THE SECRETARY’S VISIT TO THE SPACE & ROCKET CENTER WAS PART OF HIS FIFTH ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL BUS TOUR AND INCLUDED AN EDUCATIONAL TOWN HALL MEETING WITH LOCAL STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS

AIDING IN THE OFFICIAL BUILDING 4220 RIBBON-CUTTING ARE, FROM LEFT, JOHN HONEYCUTT, DEPUTY MANAGER OF THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM PROGRAM OFFICE; LT. COL. TOM NELSON, DEPUTY COMMANDER OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-MOBILE DISTRICT; U.S. SEN. JEFF SESSIONS OF ALABAMA; MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN; U.S. REP. MO BROOKS OF ALABAMA'S 5TH DISTRICT; MARSHALL DEPUTY DIRECTOR TERESA VANHOOSER; AND MARSHALL ENGINEER DAVID SKRIDULIS, TEAM LEAD FOR THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICE'S CIVIL STRUCTURAL GROUP.

RIBBON CUTTING AT VERTICAL ASSEMBLY CENTER, MICHOUD ASSEMBLY FACILITY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2014, (L TO R): CLAY KIEFABER, CEO OF ESAB (COMPANY THAT BUILT WELDING TOOL)…PATRICK SCHEUERMANN…ROBERT LIGHTFOOT…TODD MAY…MISSISSIPPI CONGRESSMAN STEVEN PALAZZO…CHARLIE BOLDEN…LOUISIANA SENATOR DAVID VITTER…VIRGINIA BARNES, VICE-PRESIDENT AND PROGRAM MANAGER FOR SLS - BOEING… MITCH LANDRIEU, MAYOR OF NEW ORLEANS… JOHN ELBON, VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, SPACE EXPLORATIONS – BOEING…PATRICK FORRESTER, ASTRONAUT…ROY MALONE.

DURING HIS FEB. 22 VISIT TO THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING RAPID PROTOTYPING FACILITY AT NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN, CENTER, TALKS WITH FRANK LEDBETTER, RIGHT, CHIEF OF THE NONMETALLIC MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIVISION AT MARSHALL, ABOUT THE USE OF 3-D PRINTING AND PROTOTYPING TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE PARTS FOR THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM. ALSO PARTICIPATING IN THE TOUR ARE, FROM BACK RIGHT, MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN; SHERRY KITTREDGE, DEPUTY MANAGER OF THE SLS LIQUID ENGINES OFFICE; MARSHALL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEER ROB BLACK; AND JOHN VICKERS, MANAGER OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.

NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN PRESENTS CENTER LEADERS WITH THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S CUP. PARTICIPATING IN THE AWARD CEREMONY WERE, FROM LEFT, MARSHALL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ROBIN HENDERSON, DAVID IOSCO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL’S OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT; MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST DAVID BROCK; MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN; GLENN DELGADO, ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA’S OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS; KIM WHITSON, DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL’S OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT; NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN; AND TERRY WILCUTT, ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA’S OFFICE OF SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE.

MSFC DIRECTOR SCHEUERMANN WELCOMES ATTENDEES TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP AT DAVIDSON CENTER

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (second from left) stands at the historical marker erected by the state of Mississippi in honor of the 50th anniversary of the NASA facility. Joining Scheuermann are: (l to r) Ron Magee, Al Watkins, Tish Williams and Ken P'Pool.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (second from left) stands at the historical marker erected by the state of Mississippi in honor of the 50th anniversary of the NASA facility. Joining Scheuermann are: (l to r) Ron Magee, Al Watkins, Tish Williams and Ken P'Pool.

New Stennis Director Rick Gilbrech (r) shakes hands with his predecessor, Patrick Scheuermann, following announcement of the leadership change during an all hands session Sept. 25. Scheuermann ended his tenure at Stennis to become director of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. Gilbrech previously served as director at Stennis in 2006-7.

New Stennis Director Rick Gilbrech (r) shakes hands with his predecessor, Patrick Scheuermann, following announcement of the leadership change during an all hands session Sept. 25. Scheuermann ended his tenure at Stennis to become director of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. Gilbrech previously served as director at Stennis in 2006-7.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) hosted directors from six other NASA centers during a forum discussion at the south Mississippi rocket engine test facility Nov. 9. The directors discussed the future of the American space program from their perspectives during an all hands session with Stennis employees. Participants were: (l to r) David McBride, Lesa Roe, Ray Lugo, Bob Cabana, Robert Lightfoot, Mike Coats and Scheuermann.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (l) addresses visitors gathered for the official transfer of the former Mississippi Army Ammunition Plant facilities to NASA. The action transferred 1.6 million square feet of facility space, increasing Stennis work facilities by about one-third and setting the stage for years of expansion.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes guests to the facility's 50th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 15. The event culminated Stennis' yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary. NASA publicly announced plans to build the rocket engine test site Oct. 25, 1961.

Former astronaut Scott Altman addresses legislators in the Mississippi House of Representatives during NASA Day at the Capitol activities in Jackson on Jan. 12, 2012. During his remarks, Altman was flanked by members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast delegation, as well as Stennis Director Patrick Scheuermann (third from right).

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) and members of the Roy S. Estess family unveil a commissioned portrait of the late Stennis director during a May 2 ceremony. The portrait now hangs in the lobby of the main NASA administration at Stennis, now named the Roy S. Estess Building.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes Roy S. Estess family members and guests May 2 to the ceremony dedicating and naming the main NASA administration building for the late Stennis director. Estess served as director of the rocket engine test facility from 1989 to 2002.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann speaks with Philip Reyes and Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer in Building 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston on Nov. 10, 2011. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) and members of the Roy S. Estess family unveil a commissioned portrait of the late Stennis director during a May 2 ceremony. The portrait now hangs in the lobby of the main NASA administration at Stennis, now named the Roy S. Estess Building.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann addresses community leaders and area officials during a March 1, 2012, event. More than 100 people attended the gathering, which featured reports about rocket engine testing and other work under way at the federal city facility.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes Roy S. Estess family members and guests May 2 to the ceremony dedicating and naming the main NASA administration building for the late Stennis director. Estess served as director of the rocket engine test facility from 1989 to 2002.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (l) addresses visitors gathered for the official transfer of the former Mississippi Army Ammunition Plant facilities to NASA. The action transferred 1.6 million square feet of facility space, increasing Stennis work facilities by about one-third and setting the stage for years of expansion.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes guests to the facility's 50th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 15. The event culminated Stennis' yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary. NASA publicly announced plans to build the rocket engine test site Oct. 25, 1961.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann presents center director coins to employees following the 'topping out' of the A-3 Test Stand with placement of test cell dome on April 13. The stand is the first large test structure built at Stennis since the 1960s.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes guests to the facility's 50th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 15. The event culminated Stennis' yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary. NASA publicly announced plans to build the rocket engine test site Oct. 25, 1961.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) welcomes former leaders to the fourth Legends Lecture Series presentation Oct. 13. Stennis launched the series in November 2010 as part of a yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. The recent session focused on past rocket engine test work. Visiting Stennis legends were: (l to r) Dave Geiger, Patrick Mooney, Boyce Mix, J. Stephens Dick, James Taylor and Marvin Carpenter.

OWEN DEAN, A 6 YEAR OLD STUDENT AT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROUDLY DISPLAYS JETPACK AND GIVES “THUMBS UP” WITH PATRICK SCHEYERMANN, TODD MAY, AND MIKE KYNARD

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver (left) and John C. Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann discuss the proposed fiscal year 2012 federal budget during an all hands session on March 10. During the gathering with NASA employees, Garver emphasized the space agency's commitment to maintain a solid focus on human spaceflight and exploration priorities. Garver and Scheuermann also shared budget highlights for Stennis from the fiscal year proposal, emphasizing that the primary focus for the facility will remain rocket engine testing for the future of the American space program.

Patrick Scheuermann (left), deputy director at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, and Richard Gilbrech, associate director, place a wreath in memory of the 17 astronauts lost in service of the space program since 1967. The wreath was placed during NASA's 2010 Day of Remembrance, observed each year in January. The annual observance memorializes the three astronauts lost in the Apollo 1 launch pad fire in 1967, the seven astronauts lost in the Challenger tragedy in 1986 and the seven astronauts lost in the Columbia accident in 2003. During the Stennis observance, Scheuermann praised the fallen astronauts as 'brave space pioneers who gave their lives in the cause of exploration and discovery.'

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) and Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Chief of Staff James Pettigrew drop the first shovelfuls of dirt on a time capsule to be opened on the rocket engine test facility's 100th anniversary in 2061. The time capsule was placed in front of the Roy S. Estess Building on Oct. 25 as Stennis concluded celebrations of its 50th anniversary. NASA publicly announced plans to build the rocket engine test site Oct. 25, 1961.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (l to r), NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Jeri Buchholz, Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Director Rob Strain display certificates designating NASA and Stennis as best places to work in the government. NASA ranks No. 5 on a list of best places to work in the federal government. Stennis sits at the top of the list of NASA centers as the best place to work.

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann throws the first pitch of the game Aug. 20 at New Orleans Zephyr Field. Stennis employees traveled to New Orleans to host NASA Night at Zephyr Field. Stennis personnel provided a variety of activities and materials for persons attending a game between the New Orleans Zephyrs and the Las Vegas 51s.

John C. Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (second from right) stands with Legends Lecture Series presenters George Hopson (l to r), Jerry Hlass and J.R. Thompson. The three former leaders reflected on their experiences in the first of several planned lecture series sessions on Nov. 9, 2010. The lecture series is part of yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Stennis.

U.S. Navy HT 2 Ryan Vinnedge (right) presents a Combined Federal Campaign award to Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann during a May 16, 2012, ceremony. Stennis employees led the way in two categories in the 2011 Southern Mississippi CFC effort, ranking first in the number of Eagle Givers (more than $480 each) and in dollar increase of contributions. Stennis Space Center employees contributed $221,000 through the campaign.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (r) welcomes members of the STS-135 space shuttle crew Aug. 11, marking a 'wheels stop' celebration of the 30-year Space Shuttle Program. The STS-135 mission was the last for the program. During the Aug. 11 visit, mission astronauts reported on their mission and spent time visiting with center employees.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (l to r), NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Jeri Buchholz, Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Director Rob Strain display certificates designating NASA and Stennis as best places to work in the government. NASA ranks No. 5 on a list of best places to work in the federal government. Stennis sits at the top of the list of NASA centers as the best place to work.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (r) welcomes members of the STS-135 space shuttle crew Aug. 11, marking a 'wheels stop' celebration of the 30-year Space Shuttle Program. The STS-135 mission was the last for the program. During the Aug. 11 visit, mission astronauts reported on their mission and spent time visiting with center employees.

In a news conference broadcast live on NASA TV, key NASA leaders discussed the significance of the successful 500-second test of the agency's new J-2X rocket engine at Stennis Space Center on Nov. 9. The engine will provide upper-stage power for NASA's new Space Launch System being developed to carry humans deeper into space than ever before. Participating in the session were: (l to r) Dan Kanigan, Dan Dumbacher, Joan 'Jody' Singer, Stennis Director Patrick Scheuermann and Mike Kynard.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) and Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Chief of Staff James Pettigrew drop the first shovelfuls of dirt on a time capsule to be opened on the rocket engine test facility's 100th anniversary in 2061. The time capsule was placed in front of the Roy S. Estess Building on Oct. 25 as Stennis concluded celebrations of its 50th anniversary.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (l) and NASA Small Business Programs Associate Administrator Glenn Delgado (r) present NASA's Small Business Administrator's Cup Award to Stennis Space Center in recognition of its stellar small business program for fiscal year 2011. Receiving the award April 20, 2012, are (l to r) Stennis Procurement Office personnel Michelle Stracener and Rob Harris, along with Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann. Bolden and Delgado presented the award during an onsite visit April 20.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (l) and NASA Small Business Programs Associate Administrator Glenn Delgado (r) present NASA's Small Business Administrator's Cup Award to Stennis Space Center in recognition of its stellar small business program for fiscal year 2011. Receiving the award April 20, 2012, are (l to r) Stennis Procurement Office personnel Michelle Stracener and Rob Harris, along with Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann. Bolden and Delgado presented the award during an onsite visit April 20.

U.S. Navy HT 2 Ryan Vinnedge (right) presents a Combined Federal Campaign award to Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann during a May 16, 2012, ceremony. Stennis employees led the way in two categories in the 2011 Southern Mississippi CFC effort, ranking first in the number of Eagle Givers (more than $480 each) and in dollar increase of contributions. Stennis Space Center employees contributed $221,000 through the campaign.

John C. Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (second from right) stands with Legends Lecture Series presenters George Hopson (l to r), Jerry Hlass and J.R. Thompson. The three former leaders reflected on their experiences in the first of several planned lecture series sessions on Nov. 9, 2010. The lecture series is part of yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Stennis.

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (left) and Associate Director Ken Human place a wreath in the Roy S. Estess Building on Jan. 25, 2012, in memory of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery. The wreath was placed during NASA's 2012 Day of Remembrance, which is observed each January.

A trio of representatives from Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., visited Stennis Space Center on July 21-22 to explore opportunities for collaboration. Visitors and hosts included: (seated, l to r) Shahid Habib, chief of the Goddard Office of Applied Sciences; Stennis Director Patrick Scheuermann; Piers Sellers, deputy director of the Goddard Sciences and Exploration Directorate; (standing, l to r) Duane Armstrong, chief of the Stennis Applied Science & Technology Project Office; Fritz Policelli, representative of the Goddard Office of Applied Sciences; Anne Peek, assistant director of the Stennis Project Directorate; and Keith Brock, director of the Stennis Project Directorate.

Astronaut Steven Swanson (front) speaks to members of the Mississippi Senate in chambers, with Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant presiding (rear), during NASA Day at the Capitol in Jackson on Feb. 10. Swanson was joined at the podium by Sen. David Baria, D-Bay St. Louis (l to r), NASA Shared Services Center Executive Director Rick Arbuthnot, Stennis Director Patrick Scheuermann, Sen. Ezell Lee, D-Picayune, and Sen. Billy Hewes, R-Gulfport. Baria, Lee and Hewes all are members of the Mississippi Senate Gulf Coast delegation.

Ceremony participants prepare to cut the ribbon on the INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center facility April 11, 2012. Participating in the ceremony were (l to r): Gulfport Mayor and INFINITY Science Center Inc. Chairman George Schloegel; U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss.; U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss.; Roy S. Estess granddaughter Lauren McKay; Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant; Leo Seal Jr. grandson Leo Seal IV; Stennis Director Patrick Scheuermann; U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss.; NASA Chief of Staff David Radzanowski; and Apollo 13 astronaut and INFINITY Science Center Inc. Vice Chairman Fred Haise.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (l) and John C. Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann watch the successful test of the first Aerojet AJ26 flight engine Feb. 7, 2011. The test was conducted on the E-1 Test Stand at Stennis. The engine now will be sent to Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, where it will be used to power the first stage of Orbital Sciences Corporation's Taurus II space vehicle. The Feb. 7 test supports NASA's commitment to partner with companies to provide commercial cargo flights to the International Space Station. NASA has partnered with Orbital to carry out the first of eight cargo missions to the space station in early 2012.

NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Waleed Abdalati visited Stennis Space Center on July 19, to learn about the extensive science capabilities onsite. Shown at right are: (seated, l to r), Stennis Center Director Patrick Scheuermann; Dr. Abdalati; U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jonathan White; NOAA National Data Buoy Center Program Manager Shannon McArthur; (standing, l to r) Stennis Project Directorate Assistant Director Anne Peek; Stennis Applied Science & Technology Project Office Chief Duane Armstrong; and Stennis Project Directorate Director Keith Brock.

Ceremony participants prepare to cut the ribbon on the INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center facility April 11, 2012. Participating in the ceremony were (l to r): Gulfport Mayor and INFINITY Science Center Inc. Chairman George Schloegel; U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss.; U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss.; Roy S. Estess granddaughter Lauren McKay; Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant; Leo Seal Jr. grandson Leo Seal IV; Stennis Director Patrick Scheuermann; U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss.; NASA Chief of Staff David Radzanowski; and Apollo 13 astronaut and INFINITY Science Center Inc. Vice Chairman Fred Haise.

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center cut the ribbon Aug. 24 on a new, storm-resistant Records Retention Facility that consolidates and protects records storage at the nation's premier rocket engine test facility. This facility will also house history office operations. Participants in the ribbon-cutting included: (l to r) Gay Irby, Center Operations deputy director at Stennis; Linda Cureton, NASA chief information officer; Patrick Scheuermann, Stennis director; Jane Odom, NASA chief archivist; Dinna Cottrell, Stennis chief information officer; and James Cluff, Stennis records manager.

Ceremony participants prepare to cut the ribbon on the INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center facility April 11, 2012. Participating in the ceremony were (l to r): Gulfport Mayor and INFINITY Science Center Inc. Chairman George Schloegel; U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss.; U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss.; Roy S. Estess granddaughter Lauren McKay; Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant; Leo Seal Jr. grandson Leo Seal IV; Stennis Director Patrick Scheuermann; U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss.; NASA Chief of Staff David Radzanowski; and Apollo 13 astronaut and INFINITY Science Center Inc. Vice Chairman Fred Haise.

JENNIFER PRUITT, LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION URINE PROCESSING ASSEMBLY AT MARSHALL, BRIEFS A GROUP OF MORE THAN 20 SOCIAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT HER WORK TO IMPROVE THE RECYCLING OF WATER FOR ASTRONAUTS. THE TOUR OF MARSHALL WORK SUPPORTING NASA'S JOURNEY TO MARS WAS PART OF AGENCY-WIDE "STATE OF NASA" EVENTS FEB. 2. THE TOUR ALSO INCLUDED A LOOK AT OXYGEN RECYCLING EFFORTS, A SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM CORE STAGE SIMULATOR AND A CHANCE TO TALK WITH MARSHALL DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR TERESA VANHOOSER.

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann and astronaut Steve Robinson stand with recipients of the 2010 Silver Snoopy awards following a June 23 ceremony. Sixteen Stennis employees received the astronauts' personal award, which is presented by a member of the astronaut corps representing its core principles for outstanding flight safety and mission success. This year's recipients and ceremony participants were: (front row, l to r): Cliff Arnold (NASA), Wendy Holladay (NASA), Kendra Moran (Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne), Mary Johnson (Jacobs Technology Facility Operating Services Contract group), Cory Beckemeyer (PWR), Dean Bourlet (PWR), Cecile Saltzman (NASA), Marla Carpenter (Jacobs FOSC), David Alston (Jacobs FOSC); (back row, l to r) Scheuermann, Don Wilson (A2 Research), Tim White (NASA), Ira Lossett (Jacobs Technology NASA Test Operations Group), Kerry Gallagher (Jacobs NTOG); Rene LeFrere (PWR), Todd Ladner (ASRC Research and Technology Solutions) and Thomas Jacks (NASA).

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Deputy Director of NASA's Stennis Space Center Patrick Scheuermann and Mission Management Chair Mike Moses go through the tie-cutting ritual after working their first shuttle launch. Space shuttle Discovery lifted off on time at 7:43 p.m. EDT. The STS-119 mission is the 28th to the space station and Discovery's 36th flight. Discovery will deliver the final pair of power-generating solar array wings and the S6 truss segment. Installation of S6 will signal the station's readiness to house a six-member crew for conducting increased science. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Stennis Center Director Patrick Scheuermann, left, Kennedy's Center Director Bob Cabana, Johnson Space Center Director Mike Coats and Marshall Center Director Robert Lightfoot (extreme right), monitor the countdown to launch of space shuttle Discovery on its STS-133 mission to the International Space Station. Discovery and its six-member crew are on a mission to deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the orbiting outpost. Discovery is making its 39th mission and is scheduled to be retired following STS-133. This is the 133rd Space Shuttle Program mission and the 35th shuttle voyage to the space station. For more information on the STS-133 mission, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts133/. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

STS133-S-062 (24 Feb. 2011) --- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Stennis Center Director Patrick Scheuermann, left, Kennedy's Center Director Bob Cabana, Johnson Space Center Director Mike Coats and Marshall Center Director Robert Lightfoot (extreme right), monitor the countdown to launch of space shuttle Discovery on its STS-133 mission to the International Space Station. Discovery and its six-member crew are on a mission to deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the orbiting outpost. Discovery is making its 39th mission and is scheduled to be retired following STS-133. This is the 133rd Space Shuttle Program mission and the 35th shuttle voyage to the space station. Photo credit: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to media and spectators before the launch of space shuttle Atlantis on its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. Seen also are Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (left), Marshall Space Flight Center Director Robert Lightfoot and Johnson Space Center Director Mike Coats. Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Chad Baumer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Marshall Space Flight Center Director Robert Lightfoot speaks to media and spectators before the launch of space shuttle Atlantis on its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. Also seen here are Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (left) and Johnson Space Center Director Mike Coats. Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Chad Baumer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann speaks to media and spectators before the launch of space shuttle Atlantis on its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Chad Baumer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Johnson Space Center Director Mike Coats speaks to media and spectators before the launch of space shuttle Atlantis on its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. Seen also Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (left), Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana and Marshall Space Flight Center Director Robert Lightfoot. Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Chad Baumer