William R. Lucas

William Ray Lucas (March 1, 1922 – February 10, 2025) was an American NASA official and chemist. He was the fourth Director of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.  He was director from June 15, 1974 to July 3, 1986. He was known for his handling of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Lucas was born in Newbern, Tennessee.

Lucas died at his home in Huntsville, Alabama, on February 10, 2025, at the age of 102.

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