Matt Anderson Is The New NASA Deputy Administrator

Keith’s note: the following was sent by NASA Administrator Isaacman to the NASA work force up on the swearing in of Matt Anderson to be NASA Deputy Administrator: “NASA Team, I’m pleased to share that Colonel Matt Anderson, USAF, (Ret.), has officially joined NASA as Deputy Administrator. Matt brings extensive experience across the U.S. Air Force, the commercial space industry, and the Space Force Association, where he worked closely with government, industry, and national security stakeholders to strengthen America’s position in space. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the importance of American leadership in the ultimate high ground”. Full text below

At this pivotal moment for our agency, Matt’s experience will be invaluable as we execute on the national space policy: accelerating the Artemis Program, igniting the orbital economy, advancing missions of science and discovery, and ensuring NASA remains the world’s leading space agency in an increasingly competitive environment.

Matt understands the importance of urgency, taking extreme ownership, rebuilding core competencies, and empowering the workforce closest to the mission. He also understands that NASA’s greatest strength has always been the people across this agency that show up to work each day looking to change the world in air and space.

NASA’s future will be built by strong leadership, technical excellence, and the talented people willing to take on and achieve the near-impossible. I’m excited to have Matt’s help in leading the agency as we return to the Moon, build the base, and prepare for where we will inevitably go next.

Jared Isaacman

NASA Administrator