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StableScienceReported 2026-10-29 10:49

Reid Wiseman Joins Caltech and NASA JPL as Deputy Director

Former NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman is named Caltech associate vice president and deputy director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, effective Nov. 30, 2026. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and JPL Director Dave Gallagher praised Wiseman’s leadership and experience.

Why it matters. NASA and JPL gain a seasoned astronaut and leader to help advance space exploration and robotics.

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    Reid Wiseman has been named Caltech associate vice president and deputy director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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