American CalTech Graduate Named Associate Administrator at NASA

Amit Kshatriya, an Indian-American who holds degrees from CalTech and the University of Texas, has recently been selected to serve as NASA’s associate administrator. This prestigious position is considered the highest civil service role within the agency. With a background as a former mission control flight director and Moon to Mars strategist, Kshatriya brings a wealth of experience to his new role at NASA. He has played a key role in guiding important projects and strategic planning initiatives for the agency.