Nicola Fox Appointed Head of NASA’s $7.8 Billion Science Programme
On April 15th, 2020, NASA announced the appointment of Dr. Nicola Fox as the new head of its $7.8 billion Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The SMD is responsible for the development and execution of NASA's science programs, including space exploration, Earth science, and astrophysics. Dr. Fox is a highly experienced scientist and engineer with over two decades of experience in the space industry. She has held a number of senior positions at NASA, including Deputy Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, and Deputy Director of the Space Telescope Science