Greg Autry Nominated as NASA CFO

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Greg Autry as NASA’s Chief Financial Officer.

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NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro expressed enthusiasm about the nomination.

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Autry previously served as a White House Liaison during Trump’s first term.

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He’s an expert in space commercialization at the University of Central Florida.

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As CFO, he’ll oversee a budget exceeding $25 billion.

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His focus will be on funding NASA’s Moon and Mars missions effectively.

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The nomination now awaits confirmation from the U.S. Senate.

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