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NASA's Planetary Science Division Faces Leadership Transition

1/11/2025

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NASA's Planetary Science Division is experiencing a leadership shake-up as Dr. Lori Glaze moves to the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate. Dr. Charles Webb steps in as Acting Director, with Dr. Curt Niebur as his deputy. Anticipation builds for Dr. Louise Prockter, who will take the helm in Spring 2025, ready to tackle pressing planetary science challenges.

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Story summary

NASA's Planetary Science Division is experiencing a leadership shake-up as Dr. Lori Glaze moves to the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate. Dr. Charles Webb steps in as Acting Director, with Dr. Curt Niebur as his deputy. Anticipation builds for Dr. Louise Prockter, who will take the helm in Spring 2025, ready to tackle pressing planetary science challenges.