With regret, we forward the news that two long-time LPL staffers recently passed away.

Sam Clapp died on August 26, 2013. Sam was a project manager who worked on numerous spaceflight missions at LPL.

Ron James was an instrument maker/designer for LPL and Steward. He also passed away in August 2013.

LPL extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sam and Ron.