Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman named deputy director for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Transition from Spaceflight to Executive Leadership

Reid Wiseman, commander of NASA's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, has completed his active astronaut service. Following his spaceflight career, Wiseman is stepping into an executive leadership role at one of NASA's primary research centers.

New Role at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory

NASA announced that Reid Wiseman has been appointed as deputy director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Moving on from active flight duty, Wiseman will assist in guiding the laboratory's strategic objectives and mission planning.

Integrating Human Spaceflight Experience with Robotic Missions

Wiseman's extensive operational experience as an astronaut will provide valuable insights for JPL's robotic space and planetary exploration programs. The appointment bridges crewed mission expertise with advanced space technology development.