The Earth Observer Editor’s Corner: July–September 2025 - NASA Science

NASA Science: Earth Observer Editor's Insights for July-September 2025

Steve Platnick’s Legacy at NASA and the Future of Earth Science Missions After a remarkable 34-year career intertwined with NASA, Steve Platnick, the Deputy Director for Atmospheres within the Earth Sciences Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), has decided to step down as of August 8, 2025. His journey with GSFC began in […]

The Earth Observer Editor’s Corner: July–September 2025 - NASA Science

Explore This SectionEarthEarth ObserverEditor’s CornerFeature ArticlesMeeting SummariesNewsScience in the NewsCalendarsIn MemoriamAnnouncementsMoreArchivesConference SchedulesStyle Guide 13 min readThe Earth Observer Editor’s Corner: July–September 2025 NOTE TO READERS: After more than three decades associated with or directly employed by NASA, Steve Platnick [GSFC—Deputy Director for Atmospheres, Earth Sciences Division] stepped down effective …