Caltech Names Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman as NASA JPL Deputy
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman has been named Caltech associate vice president and deputy director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The emeritus astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain begins his new role at NASA’s center of excellence for robotics and deep space exploration and at Caltech, which manages JPL for NASA, on […]
Former NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman has been named Caltech associate vice president and deputy director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. Wiseman, an emeritus astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain, will take on these roles starting November 30, 2026.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised Wiseman's technical judgment, operational experience, and leadership, highlighting his role as Artemis II commander who helped take America back around the Moon. JPL director Dave Gallagher emphasized Wiseman's fit for JPL, stating he shares their drive for discovery and can inspire people. Wiseman's appointment comes as JPL approaches its 90th anniversary.
Prior to joining NASA's astronaut corps in 2009, Wiseman served as flight engineer aboard the International Space Station during the 165-day Expedition 41 mission and commanded NASA's 21st Extreme Environment Mission Operations expedition. He has also led NASA's astronaut corps and conducted hundreds of scientific experiments. As JPL deputy director, Wiseman will be responsible for strategic leadership and operational excellence, including close partnership with Caltech on institutional planning, management, and compliance.
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