<ul><li>Dave Gallagher appointed as the new director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, effective from June 2.</li><li>Current director Laurie Leshin will step down on June 1, after leading JPL with extraordinary leadership and vision.</li><li>NASA Administrator Janet Petro praises Leshin for her contributions and expresses confidence in Gallagher's ability to lead JPL forward with his experience and deep understanding.</li><li>NASA looks forward to JPL's continued success in pushing the boundaries of science and discovery under Dave Gallagher's leadership.</li></ul>

NASA Statement on Appointment of New JPL Director

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