Chris Kraft as director of Johnson Space Center in 1979 Born Christopher Columbus Kraft Jr. (1924-02-28) February 28, 1924 Phoebus, Virginia, U.S. Alma mater Virginia Tech, B.S. 1944 Occupation NASA flight director Director of Johnson Space Center Spouse(s) Betty Anne Kraft (m. 1950) Children 2 Awards ASME Medal (1973) Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership (1979)