NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Director Makenzie Lystrup announced her resignation, effective August 1st. In a letter to colleagues, Lystrup cited a desire to step aside after leading the center through both successes and challenges. Deputy Center Director Cynthia Simmons will serve as Acting Director. Lystrup highlighted key accomplishments during her tenure, including the return of asteroid samples and progress on the Roman Space Telescope and Habitable Worlds Observatory. She expressed confidence in Goddard's future and its continued contributions to NASA and national leadership.

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