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Amit Kshatriya Named NASA’s New Associate Administrator

9/6/2025

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Amit Kshatriya has been appointed as NASA's associate administrator, the agency's top civil service position.
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced his appointment on September 3, 2025.
Kshatriya, a 20-year veteran, previously led the Moon to Mars Program.
He will oversee the Artemis mission, aiming to return humans to the Moon and prepare for Mars.
His promotion underscores the U.S. government's renewed commitment to space leadership amid global competition.

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Amit Kshatriya has been appointed as NASA's associate administrator, the agency's top civil service position.
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced his appointment on September 3, 2025.
Kshatriya, a 20-year veteran, previously led the Moon to Mars Program.
He will oversee the Artemis mission, aiming to return humans to the Moon and prepare for Mars.
His promotion underscores the U.S. government's renewed commitment to space leadership amid global competition.