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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.
Makenzie Lystrup has resigned as director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, expressing gratitude for her tenure and confidence in the center's future achievements, with Cynthia Simmons set to serve as acting director.
Newly-appointed NASA officer Makenzie Lystrup took an unconventional oath on a copy of Carl Sagan's book 'Pale Blue Dot' instead of the Bible. The book is inspired by the famous Pale Blue Dot photograph of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 space probe in 1990. Dr Lystrup is now the director of Goddard Space Flight Center, responsible for the oversight and execution of a $4bn portfolio and leading a team of scientists, engineers, and technologists focused on Earth and space science.
Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, the first woman to lead NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, took her oath of office on a copy of Carl Sagan's "Pale Blue Dot" instead of a Bible or other holy book. While it's not uncommon for political figures to use non-traditional texts for their oaths, this is the first time someone has used a Sagan book. The choice is legal and a nod to the late astronomer's influence on space exploration.
Dr. Makenzie Lystrup has been sworn in as the new director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, the largest employer of space exploration techies and scientists in the US. She previously worked as vice president and GM of Ball Aerospace's Civil Space Strategic Business Unit, where she was responsible for the company's portfolio of civil space systems. Lystrup takes over from Dave Mitchell, the space center's acting director since January this year. She swore in using Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot.
Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, the new director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, took her oath of office on a copy of Carl Sagan's book "Pale Blue Dot" instead of the Bible or the U.S. Constitution. The book serves as a reminder of humanity's place in the universe and the need to preserve our home planet. The constitution does not require officials to be sworn in using a particular text.
Makenzie Lystrup, the new director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, chose to place her hand on a copy of Carl Sagan's book "Pale Blue Dot" during her swearing-in ceremony instead of a bible or the US Constitution. The book serves as a reminder of humanity's place in the universe and the need to preserve our home planet, making it similar to holy scripture for a newly appointed NASA director.