Lee Mason

Recognized under Tier 5 — Energy Systems, Lee Mason has made extensive contributions to space nuclear power systems, including leadership in the development of fission surface power technology for lunar and Mars applications. Reliable, long-duration surface power is one of the most critical enabling technologies for any permanent human presence beyond Earth, and Mason's work at NASA Glenn has been central to advancing that capability — helping ensure that future explorers and settlers will have the power they need to survive and thrive on other worlds.