Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman named deputy director for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The leader of NASA's first mission around the moon in half a century is the last to announce what's next for him after retiring from active astronaut duty.
NASA's Artemis II mission, the first manned lunar orbit in half a century, has seen its astronaut crew retire from active duty. Reid Wiseman, one of the four astronauts who orbited the moon in April, has been named deputy director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) starting November 30. JPL, managed by Caltech, announced his appointment yesterday.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised Wiseman's technical judgment, operational experience, and leadership in pushing the boundaries of space exploration. Wiseman, a retired U.S. Navy captain and aviator, served as NASA's chief astronaut from December 2020 to November 2022. He will serve under JPL Director Dave Gallagher, assisting in strategic leadership, stewardship, and continuous improvement of laboratory operations.
The Artemis II mission, which saw Wiseman and the other astronauts orbit the moon and return, marked the farthest crewed spaceflight in history, capturing global attention with their remarkable views and exemplary behavior.
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