The geochemist and internationally recognised space scientist Laurie Leshin will be the next Director of Nasa JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), becoming the first female to be appointed to the role. Assuming her role in May, she succeeds Lt. Gen. Larry D. James USAF (Retired), who currently serves as JPL interim director. With 20 years of ...

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