NASA human spaceflight chief Kathy Lueders to retire at end of April

NASA human spaceflight chief Kathy Lueders will retire at the end of April 2023 after 31 years with the agency. (Image credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Kathy Lueders will step down as associate administrator of NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate at the end of April, the agency announced on Monday (March 27). 

Five-time astronaut Ken Bowersox will succeed her, transitioning from his current position as the directorate's deputy head.