NASA Ames Names Stars of the Month for September 2026

NASA's Ames Science Directorate has announced its Stars of the Month recognition for September 2026, honoring seven individuals for their contributions to the center's work, according to a statement published on NASA's website.

The individuals recognized are Steve Ormsby, Aphrodite Kostakis, Alejandro Borlaff, Sarah Nickerson, Martina Caussi, Keiko Nomura, and Stephen Broccardo, NASA said.

According to the statement, the recognition highlights employees whose "commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond."

NASA identified Steve Ormsby as the recipient of the Space Biosciences Star recognition, though the full statement detailing the specific contributions of each honoree was not completely available in the source material reviewed.

NASA's Ames Research Center, located in California's Silicon Valley, conducts research across areas including aeronautics, space biosciences, and space science in support of the agency's broader mission.