Gregory T. Horvath

Mr. Gregory Horvath began his NASA career in 1987, serving as a Cryogenics Systems Engineer for the Space Shuttle Program.  After a decade, he transitioned to International Space Station (ISS) support in Huntsville, Alabama, overseeing ISS Airlock for four years and supported the processing of ISS Multi-Purpose Logistics Modules for two years. In 2003, he became an Engineering Lead for the Orbital Space Plane Program, where he led requirements development for two years. He then spent seven years as the Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Division Chief in the Ground Operations Project Office, notably serving on the transition team for the newly formed Constellation Program. In 2011, he was named the Ground Systems Development & Operations Program SE&I Division Chief, overseeing all technical integration and management efforts. In 2014, Mr. Horvath was selected as the Chief Engineer of the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program, serving as its engineering technical authority. As Chief Engineer, he oversaw the design and development of the ground systems needed for the Artemis Program, ensuring the implementation of technical requirements. He also provided operational expertise and support to the design, development, and construction of the launch site processing infrastructure in support of Artemis missions. Key responsibilities included chairing the Operations Engineering Review Board, approving technical fixes during Artemis operations, and serving as one of three launch team members providing the final “go” to the Launch Director for Artemis I.

Mr. Horvath earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Connecticut in 1987 and his master’s degree in Space Systems Operations from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1991.