NASA has selected Jennifer Lyons as acting program manager for the agency's Launch Services Program (LSP) based at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The appointment takes effect Wednesday, April 1, positioning Lyons to lead NASA's acquisition and management of domestic commercial launch services.
The Launch Services Program oversees mission planning, launch vehicle selection, and procurement for NASA's science and robotic exploration missions. The role involves coordinating with commercial launch providers to ensure successful deployment of NASA payloads and spacecraft.