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Laurie Leshin

@laurieofmars.bsky.social

Space nerd, rock nerd, ed nerd, dog nerd, fiber nerd

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NASA Statement on Appointment of New JPL Director - NASA The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro on the appointment of David Gallagher as director of the agency’s Jet Propulsion

Very much appreciate these kind words from my long time friend and colleague Janet Petro. www.nasa.gov/news-release...

07.05.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate many successes and who supported us through challenges. I will always remain a champion of JPL’s extraordinary work to expand humanity’s reach into the cosmos and make lives better on Earth.

07.05.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Leading JPL has been the honor of a lifetime. I am proud of the many things we accomplished together – launching and making progress on a long list of missions, driving the forefront of technology on Earth and in space, and making more amazing scientific discoveries than I can name.

07.05.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll continue at Caltech as Bren Professor of Geochemistry and Planetary Science, and will leave JPL in the very capable hands of Dave Gallagher, whom I strongly support as the Lab’s 11th Director. I will focus on re-starting me research program and helping my family recover from the Eaton fire.

07.05.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

After serving as Director of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and VP of Caltech for three years, I have decided to step down, effective June 1. Though not an easy decision, I strongly believe it is the right one for me, my family, and the Lab. www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/dave-ga...

07.05.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 3

Insider tip -- one of them is a real MA town...#IYKYK

22.04.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!! So happy for you both! Wishing you every happiness!

22.04.2025 04:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Makes me laugh every time. Thanks for re-upping this!

22.04.2025 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

we need video...

12.04.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Psst…5 years from today is Jupiter Orbit Insertion for Europa Clipper. Everyone should mark their calendars.

12.04.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

Hong Kong GeoPark is AWESOME!!!

11.04.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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20 years ago today…been there for each other through so many adventures and some real challenges too. I feel so lucky!! Love you to the stars my dearest Jon!!

26.03.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is freaking awesome. Go Firefly Blue Ghost!

14.03.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NASA science for the win!!

After many years of work by hundreds of talented folks at JPL, Caltech, BAE Systems & many other partners, NASA's SPHEREx mission was deployed by NASA LSP & SpaceX last night to begin its journey of discovery. S/C is healthy & power positive! πŸ›°οΈβœ¨

13.03.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On console for SPHEREx launch attempt tonight β€” best part of my job is seeing our teams work issues in real time and make magic happen! Great collaboration across universities, industry, int’l partners, NASA, JPL and SpaceX. Lucky peanuts are GO (but not until fueling starts)!!

12.03.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

so true!

09.03.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He was a world-class splooter. Olympic champion. πŸ…

09.03.2025 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Gene. Very well said. ❀️

08.03.2025 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

the best boy!

08.03.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had to say goodbye to our Space Pup Hudson on Thursday. Battling cancer and it was time. We will miss him so much. πŸ’”

08.03.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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Boop! Go SPHEREx!!

08.03.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Let’s go @lunartrailblazer.bsky.social!! Lucky peanuts are go!

27.02.2025 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your great partnership with Caltech and JPL on this exciting mission! Go Lunar Trailblazer!! #LaunchDay

26.02.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is the kind of critical work we do at JPL, tracking potentially killer asteroids. Our NEO Surveyor mission will find 1000s of potentially damaging asteroids with enough warning to deflect. In a mission review today the team showed a mission patch with a T-Rex that said "never again." Love that!

26.02.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big week at JPL! Two launches! Lunar Trailblazer, a lunar orbiter with powerful eyes to detect lunar water -- launching with IM-2 on Wed. SPHEREx, a cutting edge astrophysics mission, mapping millions of galaxies with over 100 colors of infrared light to explore our cosmic beginnings. Launching Fri!

25.02.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4

thank you!! they are beauties!

10.02.2025 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

thats quite a nice chewy!!

10.02.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

thanks Larry. it's a bummer. your kitties are beautiful tho!

10.02.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yea I think he's side-eyeing me...gorgeous color though!

10.02.2025 02:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a beauty!!

10.02.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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