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ڰ Names Dr. Lucie Low as Company’s First Chief Science Officer

October 3, 2025
ڰ appoints Dr. Lucie Low as the first Chief Science Officer of the company.

HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2025 – ڰ is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Lucie Low to the newly created executive role of Chief Science Officer. Previously serving as Chief Scientist, Microgravity Research, Dr. Low has been elevated to lead the company’s strategic scientific vision as ڰ continues to expand its pioneering work in commercial human spaceflight and space research.

In her new role, Dr. Low will oversee the formulation of ڰ’s research priorities and the scientific design of ڰ Station, ensuring it becomes a world-class platform for advancing science, research, and manufacturing in microgravity. She will continue to collaborate with global governments, researchers, and industry partners to foster the growth of commercial space economies and support the scientific goals of the company’s customers and partners.

“Lucie’s profound expertise and leadership have been instrumental to the success of our human spaceflight missions and the development of microgravity research capabilities,” said Tejpaul Bhatia, CEO of ڰ. “Her appointment as Chief Science Officer marks a significant step forward in embedding science and innovation at the heart of our company’s mission. We are excited to have her lead us as we unlock new possibilities for space-based discovery and commercial opportunity.”

Dr. Low brings over 20 years of research experience, including her previous tenure at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where she managed key space-related biomedical research programs. Her academic background includes a PhD in Neuroscience from University College London and postdoctoral training at McGill University and the NIH.

“I’m tremendously proud to be supporting the exciting work that ڰ is doing to lead the future of access to space for science, research, and manufacturing,” said Dr. Low. “This new role allows me to further drive our mission of transforming how humanity lives and works in space, enabling groundbreaking discoveries and commercial ventures that benefit people on Earth and beyond.”

About ڰ
ڰ is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with , successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, ڰ is the principal provider of commercial services and developer of for the Moon and beyond. For more information about ڰ, visit .  

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"Lucie’s profound expertise and leadership have been instrumental to the success of our human spaceflight missions and the development of microgravity research capabilities. Her appointment as Chief Science Officer marks a significant step forward in embedding science and innovation at the heart of our company’s mission. We are excited to have her lead us as we unlock new possibilities for space-based discovery and commercial opportunity."

Tejpaul Bhatia
CEO, ڰ

"I’m tremendously proud to be supporting the exciting work that ڰ is doing to lead the future of access to space for science, research, and manufacturing. This new role allows me to further drive our mission of transforming how humanity lives and works in space, enabling groundbreaking discoveries and commercial ventures that benefit people on Earth and beyond."

Dr. Lucie Low
Chief Science Officer, ڰ