Mark Geyer papers, 1994-2002 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

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Collection Overview

Title: Mark Geyer papers, 1994-2002

Predominant Dates:1997-1998

Primary Creator: Geyer, Mark, 1958-

Extent: 0.25 Cubic feet. More info below.

Arrangement: The papers are arranged chronologically in one manuscript box.

Date Acquired: 01/23/2012

Subjects: Aerospace engineering, Flight Archives at Purdue University, International Space Station, International Space Station--Service module, Mir (Space station), Russian Space Agency, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Forms of Material: Correspondence, Minutes (Records), Reports, Schedules

Languages: English, Russian

Abstract

Correspondence, development schedules, meeting minutes and reports, documenting the segment of Mark Geyer’s career at NASA while responsible for integrating the International Space Station operations requirements between NASA, the Russian Space Agency and its contractors to integrate Russian elements into the International Space Station.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Mark Geyer papers (1994-2002; 0.25 cubic feet) document Geyer’s time as Manager, Russian Elements Team for the International Space Station. The material provides a glimpse into the technical interface with the Russian Space Agency and its contractors to integrate Russian elements and systems into the International Space Station. The papers include a rich assortment of development schedules. Some of the documents are in Russian. Types of material include: correspondence, minutes, reports and schedules. Some of the materials are photocopies of originals. The papers are organized chronologically in one manuscript box.

Biographical Note

Mark Geyer was born November 29, 1958 in Indianapolis Indiana. He received a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering from Purdue University in 1982 and a Master of Science in aerospace engineering from Purdue University in 1983. Before joining NASA in 1990, Geyer worked at the Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation in Sunnyvale, California, as a system engineer supporting the Lunar and Mars Exploration Office. He joined the International Space Station Program in 1994 and has served in various capacities. His contributions at NASA have included, Program Manager, MPCV Orion; Deputy Manager - Constellation Program; Manager, System Engineering and Integration for the Development Program Division of the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate; Manager of the Program Integration Office, lead of the System Integration and Analysis Office, Increment Manager and Manager for the Russian Elements, within the International Space Station Program.

Mark Geyer has received numerous honors and awards including, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, 2000; Space Flight Awareness Leadership Award, 2003; NASA Commendation Award, 2011; Nominee, Federal Engineer of the Year Award, 2012.

Subject/Index Terms

Aerospace engineering
Flight Archives at Purdue University
International Space Station
International Space Station--Service module
Mir (Space station)
Russian Space Agency
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Administrative Information

Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 mss box

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions: NASA; public domain

Acquisition Source: Donated by Mark Geyer, January 23, 2012.

Preferred Citation: MSA 272, Mark Geyer papers, Karnes Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries

Processing Information: All materials have been housed in acid-free folders and an acid-free box. The documents are in chronological order.

Other URL: http://collections.lib.purdue.edu/fa/pdf/MSA272_Geyer.pdf

Box and Folder Listing

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