Ken Atchison
Headquarters, Washington, D.C.     October 30, 1991
(Phone:  202/453-8400)


RELEASE:  91-179

ROSE ANNOUNCES PLANS TO LEAVE NASA, TRULY 
APPOINTS MANNIX TO HEAD OFFICE OF COMMERCIAL 
PROGRAMS

	James T. Rose, Assistant Administrator for 
Commercial Programs, has announced his plans to 
depart NASA, effective December 6.

	Rose became the Assistant Administrator for 
Commercial Programs in October 1987.  For the past 
several years, he has spearheaded NASA's commitment 
to foster the many and diverse opportunities outer 
space offers to the commercial sector.

	NASA Administrator Richard H. Truly also 
announced today the appointment of John G. Mannix to 
head the Office of Commercial Programs, to be 
effective upon Rose's departure.  Mannix is 
currently the Director of Space Commercial 
Opportunities in the Office of the Administrator.

	Commenting on Rose's decision, Administrator 
Truly said, "Jim Rose has brought a very special 
talent to NASA and has led the agency's commercial 
program during a time of remarkable innovation.  In 
particular, Jim has successfully nurtured the 
ongoing development of the NASA Commercial Centers 
for the Development of Space program." 

	Truly added, "NASA is indeed fortunate to have 
someone of the caliber of Jack Mannix to take over 
this program.  Jack not only has solid NASA 
experience in the technical fields involved, but 
also has the management experience to evolve an 
already successful program into a far more 
stimulating opportunity for American industry."

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