Caltech Appoints Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman as NASA JPL Deputy Director

Reid Wiseman, commander of NASA's Artemis II mission and a retired U.S. Navy captain, has been named associate vice president at Caltech and deputy director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. Caltech manages JPL for NASA, and Wiseman's appointment brings a seasoned astronaut and leader to the center renowned for robotic space exploration and deep space missions. Wiseman, a veteran of a 165-day mission aboard the International Space Station, will now help guide JPL's portfolio of missions, including Mars rovers, Earth science satellites, and upcoming ventures to the Moon and beyond. His operational experience and leadership in human spaceflight are expected to strengthen the laboratory's role in NASA's broader exploration goals, bridging robotic and crewed endeavors. The appointment comes as JPL continues to push the boundaries of planetary science and technology development. With Wiseman's unique perspective from the astronaut corps, the laboratory aims to enhance collaboration across NASA centers and maintain its position as a leader in space innovation. His leadership is poised to shape JPL's next chapter in exploring the solar system and advancing scientific discovery.