NASA Names Troy Asher Armstrong Flight Research Center Director

Leadership Appointment at Armstrong

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has officially named Troy Asher as the director of the agency's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Asher had been serving as the acting director of the facility since March.

Troy Asher's Background and Experience

Asher is a veteran test pilot and aerospace engineer with decades of specialized experience in flight research and aerospace operations. Throughout his career, he has worked on pushing technological boundaries in flight testing and management.

Role of Armstrong Flight Research Center

The Armstrong Flight Research Center serves as NASA's primary site for atmospheric flight research and advanced aeronautics testing. Under Asher's leadership, the center will continue its work on cutting-edge aerospace projects and flight research operations.