NASA Ames Stars of the Month: November 2026

Recognition from NASA Ames Science Directorate

The NASA Ames Science Directorate has honored key contributors to space research and agency missions. For November 2026, Alyssa Villanueva, Steve Howell, and Samuel LeBlanc were selected as the Stars of the Month.

Highlighted Personnel and Technical Expertise

Among the honorees, Alyssa Villanueva was named the Space Biosciences Star. Working as an engineer, Villanueva alongside Howell and LeBlanc demonstrates exceptional technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative effort.

Advancing the Future of Space Exploration

The dedication and innovative skills shown by these team members bolster NASA's broader mission to explore Earth and the cosmos beyond. Such achievements strengthen ongoing space biology research and future exploratory endeavors.