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StableScienceReported 2026-10-30 02:00

NASA appoints Troy Asher as Armstrong Flight Research Center director

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has named Troy Asher director of the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, succeeding Bradley Flick who retired in March after nearly 40 years of service. Asher, a veteran test pilot and aerospace engineer, had been serving as acting director since March.

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Why it matters. Asher will lead NASA's efforts to rebuild and expand its X-plane portfolio, restore flight-test capabilities, and advance experimental aircraft technologies, shaping the future of aviation research.

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  • NNASA breaking newsRegulator2026-10-30 02:00
    NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has named Troy Asher director of the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.
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