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NASA Veteran Karen Feldstein Retires, Legacy Continues

8/13/2025

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After more than three decades at NASA, Karen Feldstein bids farewell, celebrated for her remarkable contributions to global space collaboration. Honored with Presidential Rank Awards in 2019 and 2024, her legacy will continue through Meredith McKay, who steps in as acting associate administrator, armed with over 20 years of expertise in international relations.

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After more than three decades at NASA, Karen Feldstein bids farewell, celebrated for her remarkable contributions to global space collaboration. Honored with Presidential Rank Awards in 2019 and 2024, her legacy will continue through Meredith McKay, who steps in as acting associate administrator, armed with over 20 years of expertise in international relations.