Denny A. Kross

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  surfwww.mssl.ucl.ac.uk/surf/nuggets/shaker_press.txt - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/12/2000    Last Visited: 12/28/2007  

  Mishap Board Chairman Denny Kross, Manager, Engineering Systems at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL,
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  Two primary factors contributed to the accident, Kross said.
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  Kross said.
  
  The Board has made a number of recommendations in its report for changing processes and procedures used by NASA for vibration tests."The JPL test team responded magnificently in the wake of this incident," he said."They are revamping their inspection
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  Kross said other recommendations, such as refurbishing the

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  spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/25April2004.html - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/25/2004    Last Visited: 11/2/2007  

  Dennis A. Kross Named Space Shuttle Deputy Program Manager at KSC
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  Dennis A. Kross Named Space Shuttle Deputy Program Manager at KSC(19 April 2004) Kennedy Space Center Director James W. Kennedy recently announced that Dennis A. Kross was selected as Space Shuttle Deputy Program Manager at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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  Kross will assume his new role April 19.In this capacity, he is responsible for all aspects of Space Shuttle preparation, launch, and return of the orbiter to KSC following flight.

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  001007: Board Finds Cause Of Hessi Mishap - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/12/2000    Last Visited: 10/25/2001  

  Mishap Board Chairman Denny Kross , Manager , Engineering Systems at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center , Huntsville , AL , said a misalignment between two pieces of the test stand led to an abnormally high level of static friction.The computer used to control the test then tried to compensate and induced too large a shock into the satellite.
  
  It's similar to what happens when you are trying to close a sticky , wooden window that's just a little out of kilter in the frame , Kross said.As soon as the window starts to stick , your brain says , 'push down harder.' And if you are not careful , you can push so hard that , when the window does break free , its slams down onto the bottom of the window sill..
  
  To prepare for the test , the satellite is mounted on a device called a slip table , which attaches atop a large slab of granite mounted to the floor.
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  Two primary factors contributed to the accident , Kross said.One was the absence of a scheduled maintenance program requiring periodic inspections of the shake table.The other was the lack of a procedure requiring the test team to look for any shaker performance problems in the pre-test data.Had either of these procedures been in place , this incident could have been avoided , Kross said.
  
  The Board has made a number of recommendations in its report for changing processes and procedures used by NASA for vibration tests.The JPL test team responded magnificently in the wake of this incident , he said.
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  Kross said other recommendations , such as refurbishing the shaker and implementing over-test protection methods , also are underway at JPL.As a result of the Board's work , new procedures were put in place at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center , Greenbelt , MD , where similar testing is done , and alerts have been sent to other sites in the U.S. and overseas where satellites undergo vibration checks.
  
  The HESSI satellite will be repaired and re-assembled at the University of California , Berkeley , which is serving as the prime contractor on the project and is home to the principal investigator.HESSI will be returned to JPL for continued spacecraft testing after re-assembly.Launch plans will be announced when available.

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  Aviation Week's Aviation Week & Space Technology - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/23/2002    Last Visited: 12/29/2002  

  The others selected for Meritorious Executive Awards are: Jan Davis, director of flight projects; John W. Kilpatrick, director of engineering; and Dennis A. Kross, director of space transportation.

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  Board Finds Cause of HESSI Mishap | SpaceRef Canada -... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/12/2000    Last Visited: 7/7/2008  

  Mishap Board Chairman Denny Kross, Manager, Engineering Systems at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL, said a misalignment between two pieces of the test stand led to an abnormally high level of static friction (what engineers call "stiction").The computer used to control the test then tried to compensate and induced too large a shock into the satellite.
  
  "It's similar to what happens when you are trying to close a sticky, wooden window that's just a little out of kilter in the frame," Kross said.
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  Two primary factors contributed to the accident, Kross said.One was the absence of a scheduled maintenance program requiring periodic inspections of the shake table.The other was the lack of a procedure requiring the test team to look for any shaker performance problems in the pre-test data."Had either of these procedures been in place, this incident could have been avoided," Kross said.
  
  The Board has made a number of recommendations in its report for changing processes and procedures used by NASA for vibration tests."The JPL test team responded magnificently in the wake of this incident," he said."They are revamping their inspection program so the test fixture is physically and visually inspected at regular intervals.They are adding steps in the testing procedure so that results of earlier tests are reviewed and analyzed to look for early indications of stiction before the final tests are conducted."
  
  Kross said other recommendations, such as refurbishing the shaker and implementing over-test protection methods, also are underway at JPL.

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  Dennis A. Kross Named Space Shuttle Deputy Program... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/19/2004    Last Visited: 4/20/2004  

  Dennis A. Kross Named Space Shuttle Deputy Program Manager at NASA Kennedy Space Center
  
  Kennedy Space Center Director James W. Kennedy recently announced that Dennis A. Kross was selected as Space Shuttle Deputy Program Manager at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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  Kross will assume his new role April 19.In this capacity, he is responsible for all aspects of Space Shuttle preparation, launch, and return of the orbiter to KSC following flight.
  
  Joining KSC from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., Kross served as the Director of the Space Transportation Directorate since 2000.Last year, he was selected to lead the efforts associated with the External Tank Return to Flight Team.
  
  "We are delighted to have Denny join the team here at KSC and welcome him to Florida," said Kennedy.
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  Kross began his NASA career in 1967 as a Structural Dynamics Engineer at the Propulsion and Vehicle Engineering Laboratory at MSFC.Over the last 30 years, Kross has served in numerous roles in both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station Programs at NASA Headquarters, Johnson Space Center in Houston, and MSFC.
  
  During the past 10 years, Kross held critical positions such as Manager, Engineering Systems Department; Manager, International Space Station Vehicle Office; Technical Lead, ISS; and Level II Space Station Chief Engineer.
  
  "I could not be more pleased that Denny accepted the position of Deputy Program Manager," said Bill Parsons, NASA's Space Shuttle Program Manager.
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  Kross is the recipient of many distinguished NASA awards, including the Meritorious Executive Award, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Space Flight Honoree Award, Exceptional Engineering Achievement and Silver Snoopy Award.
  
  Formerly of Detroit, Mich., Kross holds a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in engineering mechanics from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

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  Denny A. Kross Named Director of Safety and Mission... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/24/2005    Last Visited: 8/25/2008  

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  DENNY A. KROSS NAMED DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE AT KSC
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  that Denny A. Kross has been named the director of the Safety andMission Assurance organization at KSC.
  
  Kross will lead the nearly 250 professionals who provide an
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  Prior to his selection, Kross served as SpaceShuttle deputy program manager at KSC since April 2004, where he wasresponsible for all aspects of Space Shuttle preparation, launch andreturn of the orbiter to KSC following flight.
  
  "Denny is a leader, a proven program manager and a seasoned engineer
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  Kross began his NASA career in 1967 as a structural dynamics engineerat the Propulsion and Vehicle Engineering Laboratory at the MarshallSpace Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. Over the last 30 years, Krosshas served in numerous roles in both the Space Shuttle andInternational Space Station (ISS) Programs at NASA Headquarters,Johnson Space Center, Marshall and Kennedy.
  
  During the past 10 years, Kross held critical positions such asmanager, Engineering Systems Department; manager, International SpaceStation Vehicle Office; technical lead, ISS; and Level II SpaceStation chief engineer.
  
  Kross is the recipient of many distinguished NASA awards, includingthe Meritorious Executive Award, NASA Exceptional Service Medal,Space Flight Honoree Award, Exceptional Engineering Achievement andthe Silver Snoopy Award.
  
  Formerly of Detroit, Mich., Kross holds a Bachelor of Science degreein aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan and a

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  Denny Kross Named Director of Safety and Mission... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/23/2005    Last Visited: 8/24/2005  

  Denny Kross Named Director of Safety and Mission Assurance at NASA KSC
  
  NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Jim Kennedy announced this week that Denny A. Kross has been named the director of the Safety and Mission Assurance organization at KSC.
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  Kross will lead the nearly 250 professionals who provide an independent review and oversight to the programs at KSC that ensure mission success is accomplished and a safe workplace is achieved.
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  Prior to his selection, Kross served as Space Shuttle deputy program manager at KSC since April 2004, where he was responsible for all aspects of Space Shuttle preparation, launch and return of the orbiter to KSC following flight.
  
  "Denny is a leader, a proven program manager and a seasoned engineer with many years of experience with human space flight programs," said Bryan O'Connor, chief of Safety and Mission Assurance at NASA Headquarters, Washington.
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  Kross began his NASA career in 1967 as a structural dynamics engineer at the Propulsion and Vehicle Engineering Laboratory at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. Over the last 30 years, Kross has served in numerous roles in both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station (ISS) Programs at NASA Headquarters, Johnson Space Center, Marshall and Kennedy.
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  During the past 10 years, Kross held critical positions such as manager, Engineering Systems Department; manager, International Space Station Vehicle Office; technical lead, ISS; and Level II Space Station chief engineer.
  
  Kross is the recipient of many distinguished NASA awards, including the Meritorious Executive Award, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Space Flight Honoree Award, Exceptional Engineering Achievement and the Silver Snoopy Award.
  
  Formerly of Detroit, Mich., Kross holds a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science degree in engineering mechanics from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

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  Published on: 12/25/2002    Last Visited: 3/18/2006  

  17 April 2004: Dennis A. Kross Named Space Shuttle Deputy Program Manager at NASA Kennedy Space Center
  
  "Kennedy Space Center Director James W. Kennedy recently announced that Dennis A. Kross was selected as Space Shuttle Deputy Program Manager at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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  Kross will assume his new role April 19.

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  Gregory C. Johnson Named Manager of Launch Integration... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/18/2004    Last Visited: 6/19/2004  

  "I could not be more pleased that Greg has joined my team," said Denny Kross, Space Shuttle Deputy Program Manager at KSC.

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