NASA Welcomes 16th Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson
Matt Anderson has been sworn in as NASA's 16th deputy administrator during a ceremony in Washington. He will play a key role in executing the President's national space policy and advancing NASA's missions. Anderson expressed his honor in serving and emphasized the importance of disciplined execution and technical excellence in NASA's work.
- ▪Matt Anderson was sworn in as NASA's 16th deputy administrator on May 21, 2026.
- ▪He was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
- ▪Anderson brings decades of experience from the Air Force, Space Command, and the aerospace industry.
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2 min readNASA Welcomes 16th Deputy Administrator Matt AndersonGerelle Q. DodsonMay 21, 2026 RELEASE26-040NASA Headquarters Matt Anderson, left, joined by his wife Christine, is sworn in as the 16th deputy administrator of NASA, by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls Matt Anderson was sworn in Thursday as NASA’s 16th deputy administrator by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. The oath was taken during a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.
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