President Donald Trump has nominated Matthew Anderson, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, to serve as NASA’s next deputy administrator.
According to a notice, Congress on Tuesday received and referred Anderson’s nomination to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for consideration.
In a statement published Wednesday, Janet Petro, acting NASA administrator, acknowledged Anderson’s aeronautics expertise, industry experience and knowledge of space operations.
“If confirmed, he would join NASA’s leadership team at a time when partnerships and a sharpened focus on mission are essential to our continued success,” Petro said of Anderson. “Along with President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman, he will strengthen collaboration across sectors and help NASA advance exploration, serve the American people, and deliver results for the benefit of all.”
Matthew Anderson’s Career Background
Anderson is a vice president and Space Force and Air Force client executive at CACI International. He also serves as the Space Force Association’s chief growth officer.
He served in the Air Force for 24 years, culminating in the role of senior liaison officer to U.S. Space Command, U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command.
The U.S. Air Force Academy biology graduate has a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a master’s degree in leadership and counseling from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
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