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https://x.com/SciGuySpace/status/1943121382818058363
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/07/nasa-has-a-new-interim-administrator-the-secretary-of-transportation/
>The idea of the Secretary of Transportation also running NASA may seem like an odd choice, but in some ways the appointment of Duffy makes sense for the President. Whether it is beneficial to the space agency remains to be seen, but two industry sources speaking confidentially said they would not immediately dismiss the prospect.
>Sources indicated that although Petro did not have a particularly high standing within the Trump Administration, she did nothing to be removed from her position. Rather, it seems that Trump wanted someone he liked and trusted running NASA. This is probably a benefit for the agency, as it will give NASA a direct line to the president. For example, Duffy can text Trump if NASA needs something, or is being treated unfairly during the budgeting process.
> In terms of alignment, Duffy is likely to side with Vought and push for the President's budget to be implemented at the start of the fiscal year on October 1.
>However, it is also possible that he takes his mandate to slash NASA's budget and workforce seriously, and in doing so would be vastly more effective than Petro.
https://x.com/SciGuySpace/status/1943121382818058363
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/07/nasa-has-a-new-interim-administrator-the-secretary-of-transportation/
>The idea of the Secretary of Transportation also running NASA may seem like an odd choice, but in some ways the appointment of Duffy makes sense for the President. Whether it is beneficial to the space agency remains to be seen, but two industry sources speaking confidentially said they would not immediately dismiss the prospect.
>Sources indicated that although Petro did not have a particularly high standing within the Trump Administration, she did nothing to be removed from her position. Rather, it seems that Trump wanted someone he liked and trusted running NASA. This is probably a benefit for the agency, as it will give NASA a direct line to the president. For example, Duffy can text Trump if NASA needs something, or is being treated unfairly during the budgeting process.
> In terms of alignment, Duffy is likely to side with Vought and push for the President's budget to be implemented at the start of the fiscal year on October 1.
>However, it is also possible that he takes his mandate to slash NASA's budget and workforce seriously, and in doing so would be vastly more effective than Petro.
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