Dec 2 1994
From The Space Library
Space News for this day. (1MB PDF)
David R. Proctor, a NASA engineer, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, three counts of bribery, one count of violating Federal procurement regulations, and one count of accepting a gratuity in a case involving Operation Lightning Strike. The case resulted from his actions in relation to an FBI agent posing as a corrupt businessman seeking a NASA contract. (H Chron, Dec 3/94; H Post, Dec 3/94; AP, Dec 3/94)
Johnson Space Center denied one of its Largest prime contractors, Martin Marietta Services of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, an "award fee" or profit on its contract for the six-month period ending March 31, 1994. The action resulted from a much more stringent contract compliance policy by NASA and the fact that the contractor did not control its labor costs under the terms of the contract. (H Chron, Dec 3/94)
Eleven District of Columbia students from Ballou Senior High School and Johnson Junior High School took part in a week-long NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. They all earned certificates, wings, and a space outfit as well as one college credit from the University of Alabama. (Washington Afro-American, Dec 3/94; W Times, Dec 5/94)
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