Keith’s note: This was posted on linkedIn by Bruce Adams: “Chief Director John Haas left this world on June 7 2025, after a valiant fight against Cancer. From a young gun from Texas A&M to Chief Director at the Sonny Carter Astronaut Training Facility / NBL. John always brought his A-GAME in all his endeavors. He was the the lead designer for the Shuttle RMS and later ISS remote manipulator arm in the manufacture and operation of the 1g titanium arm used here at the NBL, where it still performs flawlessly as it has for 28 yrs. His machine shop mechanical prowess was second to none. His candor and spirit never flayed or bent even in the face of death. He will be greatly missed, but he suffers no more. It was a blessing to have worked and grow up with him over the years. NASA has lost a true pioneer in the world of Space Exploration. GOD BLESS ya Johnny” Ad Astra

Keith’s note: this memo was sent to NASA GRC employees: “As many of you have seen by now, in an email this afternoon, Acting Administrator Janet Petro announced the agency’s plan to offer eligible employees an opportunity to participate in a new NASA Deferred Resignation program (DRP), Voluntary Early Retirement (VERA), and/or Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP). (more below)