Former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, with tributes pouring in from NASA, United Airlines, President Joe Biden, and Delta Air Lines. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson praised Carter as a “pinnacle of a public servant” who looked to the stars to find common ground, while United Airlines remembered his 1976 campaign in an aircraft called “Peanut One”. President Biden hailed Carter as a man of character, courage, and compassion, and Delta Air Lines recalled his personal touch with passengers. President Carter’s message on NASA’s Voyager 1 will continue to represent his hope for a better future in the vast universe. A National Day of Mourning for President Carter will be held on January 9, 2024.
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The aerospace industry is mourning the loss of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024. NASA and United Airlines were among the first to pay tribute to the iconic statesman, highlighting his devotion to public service and his commitment to doing what was right.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson described President Carter as a “pinnacle of a public servant” who understood the importance of finding common ground by looking to the stars. United Airlines shared a photo of President Carter stepping off an aircraft chartered by the carrier during his presidential campaign in 1976, where he affectionately referred to the plane as “Peanut One” in homage to his family’s peanut farm.
President Joe Biden also honored the legacy of Jimmy Carter, praising him as a man of character, courage, and compassion whose lifetime of service made him one of the most influential statesmen in American history. Delta Air Lines remembered President Carter for his kindness and humanity, noting his habit of shaking hands with each person on the plane when he flew with the carrier.
President Carter’s impact extended beyond Earth as well, with NASA’s Voyager 1 carrying a message from him addressing any potential life forms in space. In his message, President Carter expressed hope for a future where humanity could join a community of galactic civilizations.
A National Day of Mourning will be held in the US on January 9, 2024, to remember and celebrate the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. As the aerospace industry and the nation come together to honor his memory, President Carter’s contributions to humanity and his vision for a better world will continue to inspire generations to come.
