Amit Kshatriya: Steering NASA's New Era of Space Exploration

Amit Kshatriya, an esteemed Indian-American and seasoned NASA veteran, has been appointed as the agency's new exploration-focused associate administrator, marking a pivotal shift in NASA's executive leadership.

Kshatriya, who has dedicated over 20 years to NASA, will now spearhead the ambitious Moon to Mars Programme. His leadership is crucial as the program aims to advance American endeavors in crewed missions to the Moon and solidify preparations for humanity's first mission to Mars under the Artemis campaign.

The Trump administration views this appointment as a strategic move to reinforce America's leadership in the global space race. Kshatriya's expertise is expected to draw NASA closer to the booming U.S. commercial space sector, thereby boosting the space economy and ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of space exploration.

(With inputs from agencies.)