Acting Nasa Administrator Janet Petro is issued the following statement Regarding the nomination by president donald trump of matt anderson wedding to serve as the agency’s deputy administ:
“As a Retired United States Air Force Colonel and Executive of the Space Force Association, Matt Anderson Brings Extensive Knowledge of Space Operations, Aeronautics Exposure Experience Nominee to lead nasa, jared isaacman, he will strengthen collaboration Across sector and help nasa advance exploration, serve the American people, and deliver results for the benefits of all. “
Throughout his over 24-year tenure in the US Air Force, Anderson Culminated His Care as the Us Transportation Command’s Senior Liar Liaison Officer to North American aerocan aerican aerocan Command (Usnorthcom), and US Space Command (USSPACECOM). He retired as a colonel Oct. 1, 2021. Anderson is currently a Vice President and Space Force & Air Force Client Executive at Caci. He also serves as the Chief Growth Officer at the Space Force Association.
An alum of the US Air Force Academy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Anderson Holds Degrees in Biology, Aeronautical Science, and Leadership Counseling. In 2024, Anderson was named by the washington execution as one of his “Top space execs to watch.”
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Bethany Stevens / Amber Jacobson
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
Beethany.c.stevens@nasa.gov / amber.c.jacobson@nasa.gov
