{"id":9855,"date":"2025-05-08T21:27:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T13:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/white-house-taps-former-air-force-colonel-for-nasa-deputy-administrator-role\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T21:27:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T13:27:54","slug":"white-house-taps-former-air-force-colonel-for-nasa-deputy-administrator-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/white-house-taps-former-air-force-colonel-for-nasa-deputy-administrator-role\/","title":{"rendered":"White House taps former Air Force colonel for NASA Deputy Administrator role"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_69572\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69572\" style=\"width: 876px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69572\" src=\"http:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Matt-Anderson-Spacepower-2024_1.2.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"876\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Matt-Anderson-Spacepower-2024_1.2.1.jpg 876w, https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Matt-Anderson-Spacepower-2024_1.2.1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Matt-Anderson-Spacepower-2024_1.2.1-678x381.jpg 678w, https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Matt-Anderson-Spacepower-2024_1.2.1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matthew Anderson gives remarks to introduce Jared Isaacman during the 2024 Space Force Association\u2019s Spacepower Conference in Orlando, Florida. Image: Will Robinson-Smith\/Spaceflight Now<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Matthew Anderson, the chief growth officer for the Space Force Association (SFA), an independent nonprofit with the mission of \u201cadvocating for and supporting the U.S. Space Force,\u201d was nominated on Tuesday by President Donald Trump for the NASA Deputy Administrator position.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his duties with the SFA, Anderson also works as the vice president and U.S. Space Force and Air Force client executive for CACI International Inc., an IT services and consulting firm with numerous government contracts across both the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CdaqX3AMxy8?si=dB2IiTbBb5Z9TaoK\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a retired United States Air Force colonel and executive of the Space Force Association, Matt Anderson brings extensive knowledge of space operations, aeronautics expertise, and industry experience,\u201d Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro said in a statement. \u201cIf confirmed, he would join NASA\u2019s leadership team at a time when partnerships and a sharpened focus on mission are essential to our continued success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlong with President Trump\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If confirmed, Anderson would be the second consecutive veteran chosen for the role of deputy administrator. Pam Melroy, who held the position from June 2021 through the duration of President Joe Biden\u2019s term, was a former astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force officer.<\/p>\n<p>During his first term Trump nominated James Morhard who was serving as the deputy Sergeant at Arms for the U.S. Senate at the time. He was confirmed in October 2018 and served in the role until the end of Trump\u2019s first stint in office.<\/p>\n<h4>Well acquainted<\/h4>\n<p>Anderson and Isaacman are also well acquainted. During the first two Spacepower Conferences hosted by SFA in December of 2023 and 2024, Anderson hosted panel sessions featuring Isaacman.<\/p>\n<p>The first time in 2023, Isaacman was joined by Scott \u2018Kidd\u2019 Poteet, Isaacman\u2019s crew mate from the Polaris Dawn mission, and Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, the acting acquisition executive for the Space Force, and the Polaris Dawn mission was still ahead of them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69577\" style=\"width: 876px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69577\" src=\"http:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250508_matt_anderson_stage1_SPC_2023_AB.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"876\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250508_matt_anderson_stage1_SPC_2023_AB.jpg 876w, https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250508_matt_anderson_stage1_SPC_2023_AB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250508_matt_anderson_stage1_SPC_2023_AB-678x452.jpg 678w, https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250508_matt_anderson_stage1_SPC_2023_AB-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From left to right: Matthew Anderson, Jared Isaacman, Scott \u2018Kidd\u2019 Poteet and Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy. The four gathered for a panel discussion during the inaugural Space Force Association\u2019s Spacepower Conference held in Orlando, Florida, in December 2023. Image: Adam Bernstein\/Spaceflight Now<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The second time in 2024, it was just a week after Isaacman had been nominated by Trump to become the NASA administrator. Anderson presented Isaacman with the inaugural Advancing Human Presence in the Space Domain Award.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPersonally, I think Jared epitomizes the Weapon Officer motto of being humble, approachable and credible,\u201d Anderson said in December 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Isaacman\u2019s nomination was voted favorably by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation earlier this month and is still awaiting a date for a full Senate vote. It\u2019s unclear when Anderson will come before the committee for his confirmation hearing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"position: static; visibility: visible; width: 0px; height: 0px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1910213797417037942&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2F2025%2F05%2F08%2Fwhite-house-taps-former-air-force-colonel-for-nasa-deputy-administrator-role%2F&amp;sessionId=c791d01492d2c90394d76b0913fe5beaf6b424df&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&amp;width=550px\" data-tweet-id=\"1910213797417037942\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-twitter-extracted-i178246217052230597=\"true\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Humble, approachable &amp; credible\u2026well done, @rookisaacman!<img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f1fa-1f1f8.svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcaa\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4aa.svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude80\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f680.svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83e\udee1\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1fae1.svg\"> https:\/\/t.co\/PSo5f422Eg<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matt Anderson (@MattAadastra) April 10, 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matthew Anderson gives remarks to introduce Jared Isaacman during the 2024 Space Force Association\u2019s Spacepower Conference in Orlando, Florida. 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