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 December 2 The Marshall Center's Spacelab Mission Operations Control Center officially began operations when Mission Specialist Robert Parker reported, "Huntsville, this is Astro" following the launch of the STS-35 Astro-1 Spacelab mission. (Marshall Star, December 5, 1990)

December 2 James N. Strickland was appointed Deputy Director, Systems Analysis and Integration Laboratory: Harvey Golden was appointed Deputy Director, Mission Operations Laboratory; and Grady S. Jobe was appointed Deputy Director, Information and Electronic Systems Laboratory. (MSFC Management Announcement, December 19, 1990)

December 2 Dr. Lennard Fisk, NASA Associate Administrator for Space Science and Applications, was interviewed by Marshall's Frank Six of the University Affairs Office as part of the Marshall-produced program entitled "Today in Space," which aired at various intervals during the Astro-1 mission. The production was the first of its kind to originate from NASA and MSFC. (Marshall Star, December 12, 1990)

December 5 The MSFC Technology Utilization Office sponsored a booth at the Tennessee Governor's Conference on Economic Development December 5-7. (See MSFC History Office Microfiche #2127, "Notable MSFC Events During 1990," December 11, 1990)

December 6 The Marshall Center unveiled a new, 80-foot-long, permanent display at the Huntsville International Airport. The display depicted Huntsville's leading role in America's past, present, and future space endeavors. (Marshall Star, December 19, 1990)

December 6 Explorer Post 2001 was organized in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America's local council. The post was organized to provide members with hands-on experience with NASA scientists and engineers in order to stimulate interest in space, science, and engineering. (Marshall Star, December 12, 1990) 47