In a surprising move, Laurie Leshin has announced her resignation as director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, paving the way for David Gallagher to take the helm. Under Leshin's leadership, JPL launched several high-profile missions, including the Mars Perseverance rover. Gallagher, a seasoned expert with over 30 years at JPL, is set to lead the lab into an exciting future amid ongoing space exploration challenges.
A local high school student at Caltech has revolutionized astronomy by uncovering 1.5 million previously unknown cosmic objects using a groundbreaking AI algorithm. His research paves the way for future discoveries and showcases the importance of mentorship in science.
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer probe has encountered serious power issues shortly after its launch, raising concerns about its mission to map lunar water. Contact was briefly lost, but teams are working to reestablish communication and resolve the issues.
