The following is a statement from acting nasa administer janet petro on the appointment of david gallager as Director of the Agency’s Jet Propulation Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. Nasa JPL Announced Wednsday Laurie Leshin would step down effective Sunday, June 1.
“Laurie Leshin’s Leadership at JPL Has Been Nothing Short of extraordinary. time Inspire in the next phase of her career.
“I’mm equally confident in dave gallagher’s ability to lead jPL’s next chapter. HELM, JPL Remains Well-Positioned to Continue Delivering for Nasa and the Nation-Pushing The Boundaries of Science and Discovery for the Benefit of All. “
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