Indian-American Amit Kshatriya Appointed as NASA’s Associate Administrator

Indian-American Amit Kshatriya Appointed as NASA’s Associate Administrator

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: September 05 2025

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Indian-American Amit Kshatriya has been appointed as NASA’s new Associate Administrator, becoming the agency’s highest-ranking civil servant and chief operating officer. In this role, he will oversee NASA’s 10 center directors and all mission directorates, while also shaping the agency’s strategic direction and execution. A veteran with over 20 years at NASA, Kshatriya earlier served as deputy for the Moon to Mars Programme, where he directed planning and implementation for the Artemis missions and laid the groundwork for future human exploration of Mars. 

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