AIAA Statement on Senate Confirmation of Pam Melroy as NASA Deputy Administrator Written 18 June 2021
Colonel Pamela Melroy, retired Air Force test pilot and former NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle commander. | Credit: NASA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates Pam Melroy on being confirmed as NASA Deputy Administrator. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement upon Melroy’s confirmation:
“On behalf of the Institute’s nearly 30,000 professional members, I would like to congratulate Pam Melroy on her confirmation as NASA’s deputy administrator. In partnership with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, we anticipate the agency will continue to be an inspiration for everyone on Earth. We believe NASA has significant opportunities to continue pushing the boundaries in space, aeronautics, and research and development.
Pam has distinguished herself as a leader in the aerospace community. She has gained valuable experience in our nation’s civil, commercial, and national security space sectors that will help her lead the team at NASA. She brings a unique perspective to the role, having served as one of only two women to command the Space Shuttle. Her experience also includes unique insights from her time working with the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation and DARPA, as well as serving as an advisor to the National Space Council and more recently as a NASA transition team member.
Pam is an influential leader and accomplished professional. She has been recognized by her peers with the distinction of AIAA Associate Fellow and received the AIAA Public Service Award in 2019 for her outstanding contributions to the fields of aeronautics and astronautics. The Institute is proud of her accomplishments and we look forward to seeing her excel in her new role.
AIAA looks forward to supporting the NASA leadership team as we strive to maintain our nation’s leadership in space exploration and scientific discovery, while also helping make critical advances in technology development and aeronautics research.”
AIAA Media Contact: Rebecca B. Gray, RebeccaG@AIAA.org, 804-397-5270.
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