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William Harris has just started as the new CEO at Space Center Houston. He says Independence Plaza, which appears in the backdrop displaying a replica of NASA's Independence space shuttle mounted on top of the original NASA 905 shuttle carrier aircraft, is one of the biggest draws in the complex.

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William Harris Is The New President And CEO Of Space Center Houston

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 6, 2016 · One of his projects is developing an exhibit about NASA’s upcoming mission to Mars.

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