Resignation came one week before astronauts resume NASA launches from U.S.
Douglas Loverro, the head of NASA’s human spaceflight office tendered his resignation last week. The announcement came a week before the resumption of manned missions launched from American soil. Mr. Loverrro served in his role for seven months. His resignation letter cited a “mistake” that was the cause of his departure; he also expressed that there were no disagreements between him and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
His letter of resignation said, “Throughout my long government career of over four and a half decades I have always found it to be true that we are sometimes, as leaders, called on to take risks. … Now, over the balance of time, it is clear that I made a mistake in that choice for which I alone must bear the consequences.” Ken Bowersox is now the acting administrator in Mr. Loverro’s place.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For God to lead NASA in the best course of action ahead of manned flights.
- For NASA Administrator Bridenstine to have wisdom on who best to fill the open position.
- That Mr. Bowersox would serve in his acting role effectively.
Sources: Politico, USA Today, AP
