Anderson confirmed as NASA deputy administrator
SpaceNews • 5/19/2026
Summary
Matt Anderson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 18 as NASA’s deputy administrator, making him the second-in-command of the space agency.
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Age
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Final Score9/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier67% (0.5^28/48)
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