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Organizational Scheme for the Space Science and Astrobiology Division

Dr. Yvonne Pendleton is no longer the Chief of the Space Science Division. She has moved to Washington D.C. and is working at NASA Headquarters as the Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis. Max Bernstein is no longer the Deputy Chief and will be moving to D.C. shortly.

(Acting) Chief: Tim Lee

Deputy Division Chiefs: Mark Fonda and Jeff Scargle

Resource Specialists: Justin Lai and Brett Vu

Administrative Specialist: Caroline To

Administrative Assistants: Diana Frontella, and Lupe Sanchez.

Travel Specialist: Yvonne Ibarra

To reach the Space Science and Astrobiology Division office call 650-604-6429

The Space Science and Astrobiology Division is composed of three branches Astrophysics (SSA), Planetary Systems (SST), or Exobiology (SSX) , and the chiefs of these branches report to the Division Chief. The information for each Branch appears below:


Astrophysics (SSA):

Office Phone: 650-604-5528 SSA (Acting) Chief: Jesse Dotson SSA Deputy Chief: Jesse Bregman

Planetary Systems (SST):

Office Phone: 650-604-5524 SST Chief: Robert Haberle SST Assistant Chief: Sandra Owen

Exobiology (SSX):

Office Phone: 650-604-0515 SSX Chief: Orlando Santos SSX Deputy Chief: Position Vacant



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