Exobiosphere, Voyager Partner on ISS Mission

NASA’s new launch director pick—a former space agency chief of staff—quickly turned into the latest political divide plaguing the nation’s space program.  Return of the chief: Brian Hughes, who will serve as NASA’s first senior launch operations director, was the space agency’s chief of staff from May to December, departing the agency once Administrator Jared Isaacman took over.  More details: In his new role, Hughes will oversee launch operations in Florida and Virginia, at KSC and Wallops Flight Facility. His top job will be working with industry officials and local government leaders to support the increased launch cadence at the two spaceports, according to a NASA release.  Keep reading [https://payloadspace.com/nasas-launch-director-pick-turns-political/]