{
  "id": 227225,
  "title": "I Am Artemis Tom Percy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/i-am-artemis-tom-percy",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-06T16:35:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA",
    "slug": "nasa",
    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis/i-am-artemis/i-am-artemis-tom-percy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASA's Artemis missions, aimed at long-term exploration of the Moon and Mars, have gained momentum with the acceleration of systems engineering and integration processes. At the helm of this progress is Tom Percy, the manager of systems engineering and integration for NASA's Human Landing Systems Program. Percy, based at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, liaises with SpaceX and Blue Origin, two private companies, to expedite and harmonize the development of their crewed lunar landers. Percy's role encompasses overseeing the design, construction, testing, and certification of these landers, ensuring they function seamlessly with other NASA exploration assets. Percy's journey to NASA began during his undergraduate years at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he participated in the Great Moonbuggy Race, an annual event held at Marshall. This event sparked his interest in NASA's projects, leading him to pursue a master's degree in aerospace engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. During his time at Georgia Tech, Percy focused on advanced propulsion technology development and spacecraft design, culminating in a doctorate in aerospace systems engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. His broad expertise encompasses space transportation, advanced propulsion systems, trajectory analysis, and spacecraft and mission concept development. Percy's extensive experience is now utilized in his current role, where he plays a pivotal part in the development of human landing systems for Artemis missions. These missions aim to advance human presence on the Moon, gather scientific data, and prepare for potential crewed missions to Mars.",
  "summary": "As NASA sets its sights on long-term exploration of the Moon and Mars, the agency is increasing the cadence of its Artemis missions. Helping bring these plans to fruition is Tom Percy, manager of systems engineering and integration for NASA’s Human Landing System Program. Percy serves as a focal point in working with providers SpaceX […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Tom Percy leads systems engineering for NASA's Human Landing Systems Program.",
    "Percy coordinates with SpaceX and Blue Origin for lunar lander development.",
    "Percy's expertise spans space transportation and advanced propulsion systems."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tom Percy's leadership in harmonizing lunar lander development with private companies brings NASA closer to establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon and eventually sending humans to Mars.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}