NASA GSFC Director Announces Departure

Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center since April 2023, is leaving NASA effective August 1, after contributing significantly to major missions like the James Webb Space Telescope. Cynthia Simmons will serve as acting center director during the transition. Lystrup's extensive background in astrophysics and aerospace leadership has left a lasting impact on NASA's science and exploration efforts.