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White House resubmits NASA deputy administrator nominee
- The White House resubmitted Matt Anderson’s nomination to serve as NASA deputy administrator, seeking Senate confirmation.
- Autry’s nomination for NASA chief financial officer was withdrawn; he will not seek renomination.
- NASA’s inspector general post has remained vacant since 2023, with no replacement nominated yet.
- Anderson’s renomination follows prior approval for the deputy role under former Trump officials and Space Force connections.
- Jared Isaacman’s prior nomination status and the related shifts in NASA leadership are part of the broader reshuffle.
- Autry’s initial nomination as CFO was first submitted in 2020 and later faced a stalled confirmation process.
- The Space Force Association and other groups supported Anderson’s renomination, highlighting the link between national security space and civil exploration.
- The White House's action comes as NASA seeks to fill senior roles tied to Artemis and other missions.
- SpaceNews reports on leadership reshuffles and nominations across NASA’s senior leadership.
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