Peter Bartholomew Teets (February 12, 1942 – November 29, 2020)[1][2] was the thirteenth Director of the National Reconnaissance Office and the Under Secretary of the Air Force.

He greatly improved the acquisition, operation, and effectiveness of national security space capabilities.

1975-1980, Program Manager, Transtage Project, and Director of Space Systems, Martin Marietta, Denver, Colo. 4.

1995-1997, President and Chief Operating Officer, Lockheed Martin Information and Services Sector, Bethesda, Md.

Sloan Fellow 1990 Honorary Doctor of Science Degree, University of Colorado 2004 W. Stuart Symington Award (for most significant contribution by a civilian for national defense) 2009 Gen. James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award Wernher von Braun Space Flight Trophy Bob Hope Distinguished Citizen Award[4] On 7 October 2016, Teets was inducted into the Colorado Space Hall of Fame.