James M. Beggs

James Montgomery Beggs (January 9, 1926 – April 23, 2020) was an American businessman and consultant who served as the 6th Administrator of NASA from 1981 to 1986.

James M. Beggs
6th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
In office
July 10, 1981  December 4, 1985 (de facto)
February 26, 1986 (de jure)
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byRobert A. Frosch
Succeeded byJames C. Fletcher
Personal details
Born
James Montgomery Beggs

(1926-01-09)January 9, 1926
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 23, 2020(2020-04-23) (aged 94)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
SpouseMary Harrison
Children5
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
Harvard University
Occupationbusinessman, consultant, administrator
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