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In 1964, Anders was selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as an astronaut with responsibilities for dosimetry, radiation effects and environmental controls. He was backup pilot for the Gemini XI and Apollo XI flights, and was "lunar module" pilot for Apollo VIII, the first lunar orbit mission in December 1968. He has logged more than 5,000 hours flying time.
From June 1969 to 1973 he served as Executive Secretary for the National Aeronautics and Space Council, which was responsible to the President, Vice President and Cabinet-level members of the Council for developing policy options concerning research, development, operations and planning of aeronautical and space systems.
On August 6, 1973,
Anders was appointed to the five-member Atomic Energy Commission where
he was lead commissioner for all nuclear and non-nuclear power Research
and Development. He was also named as US Chairman of the joint US/USSR
technology exchange program for nuclear fission and fusion power.
Following the reorganization
of national nuclear regulatory and developmental activities on January19,
1975, Anders was named by President Ford to become the first Chairman of
the newly established Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) responsible for
nuclear safety and environmental compatibility. At the completion
of his term as NRC Chairman, Anders was appointed US Ambassador to Norway
and held that position until 1977.
Anders left the federal government after 26 years of service and to go into private business.
He is also a consultant to the Office of Science and Technology Policy; a member of the Defense Science Board and the NASA Advisory Council; a Major General in the USAF Reserve assigned to the office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Research and Development in the Pentagon; and a Director of the Congressional Awards Program.
From NASA web site.
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