The Lisa Nowak Scandal: How a NASA Astronaut’s Career Fell Back to Earth

9. The End of a NASA Career

NASA formally dismissed Lisa Nowak in March 2007—a rare and somber move for the agency. Her termination sent shockwaves through the astronaut corps and left colleagues reeling. The scandal cast a shadow over NASA’s otherwise sterling reputation, reminding the world that even those who reach for the stars remain deeply human.