# Reid Wiseman named Caltech associate VP and JPL deputy director

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Topic: Science · Status: archived · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-29T06:02:39.755Z · Updated: 2026-10-29T06:02:39.755Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/reid-wiseman-named-caltech-associate-vp-and-jpl-deputy-director-c3d8bfae

NASA says the Artemis II commander will begin the roles on Nov. 30, 2026.

- Wiseman is a former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain, according to NASA.

Why it matters: The appointment places Wiseman in leadership roles at Caltech and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

What’s next: NASA says Wiseman’s appointment begins Nov. 30, 2026.

## Original sources

- [NASA](<https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/jpl/caltech-names-artemis-ii-commander-reid-wiseman-as-nasa-jpl-deputy>) — primary announcement
  Source: Ryan J. Smernoff · NASA 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-29T02:49:59.000Z

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