James M. Beggs

1926–2020 (age 94)

NASA administrator

Biography

James M. Beggs led NASA as administrator, steering the agency through the formative years of the Space Shuttle program while maintaining focus on exploration, science, and strong partnerships.

He continued to champion space endeavors through public service and industry work, and his final resting place is Arlington National Cemetery.

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