Samuel W. Keller “On December 14, 2014…. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015” Associate Administrator for Russian Programs Appointed (1992) “NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin today announced the appointment of Samuel W. Keller as Associate Administrator for Russian Programs. The new function is being established within the Office of the Administrator and will give focus to the many programs involving NASA and the former Soviet Union.”