Amit Kshatriya

Deputy Associate Administrator for NASA's Moon to Mars Program

Amit Kshatriya is the Deputy Associate Administrator for the Moon to Mars Program at NASA. Here are key details about his background and role:

Current Position

Kshatriya serves as the Deputy Associate Administrator for the Moon to Mars Program in NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD).2 In this role, he is responsible for:

Program planning and implementation for human missions to the Moon and Mars
Directing and leading programs to ensure Artemis and Mars planning, development, and operations align with ESDMD requirements
Serving as the single point of focus for risk management

Career Background

Kshatriya has had an extensive career at NASA spanning over 20 years:

He began his NASA career in 2003 as a software engineer, robotics engineer, and spacecraft operator focused on the International Space Station (ISS).1 2
From 2014 to 2017, he served as an ISS Flight Director, leading global teams in space station operations.1
Between 2017 and 2021, he was deputy and then acting manager of the ISS Vehicle Office.1 2
In 2021, he moved to NASA Headquarters as an assistant deputy associate administrator in the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate.1
He played an integral role in the Artemis I mission that returned a human-rated spacecraft to the Moon.1 2

Education and Personal Background

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from California Institute of Technology1 2
Master of Arts in Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin1 2
Born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, but considers Katy, Texas his hometown1
Son of first-generation Indian immigrants to the United States1

Awards and Recognition

Kshatriya has received notable NASA awards:

NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal for his work as lead flight director for the 50th ISS expedition1 2
Silver Snoopy award from astronauts for his contributions to flight safety as lead robotics officer for a Commercial Orbital Transportation Services mission1 2

Amit Kshatriya's LinkedIn username is amit-kshatriya-527a213.