Richard S. Grammier is director for solar system exploration at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Previous to this position he served as deputy director for solar system exploration. Since joining JPL in 1989, Grammier has contributed to numerous flight projects including Cassini (command and data subsystem manager), Stardust (project engineer and deputy project manager), Deep Impact (project manager), and Juno (project manager). He also managed the Laboratoryâs Office of Mission Assurance.
Grammier received his bachelor's degree from the U.S. Military Academy in 1977 and a master's degree in electrical and computer engineering from California State Polytechnic University. He has been awarded the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal for Cassini, as well as two NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals for his accomplishments on Stardust and Deep Impact.
Aerial View of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
