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Technology tamfitronics Kurt “Spuds” Vogel, NASA associate administrator for space technology, said in April the community input on space technology shortfalls will help the agency prioritize investments in them. Credit: NASA/Bill IngallsBUSAN, South Korea — The head of NASA’s space technology directorate is leaving the agency after just six months on the job and will be replaced on an interim basis by the director of the Langley Research Center.NASA announced July 16 that Kurt “Spuds” Vogel, associate administrator for space technology, was retiring from the agency, effective immediately. The announcement did not disclose the reason for his departure.“I’d like to thank Dr. Vogel for his service at NASA and wish him well in the future,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement announcing the leadership change.Vogel took over as associate administrator leading the Space...