Greg Autry Renominated as NASA CFO: A Second Chance for Trump-Era Nominee Under Current Administration

Greg Autry, previously nominated for NASA's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) during the Trump administration, has been renominated for the same position. The White House submitted Autry's nomination to the Senate on March 24. This nomination is considered "privileged," potentially expediting the confirmation process. Autry's prior nomination in 2020 advanced through the Senate Commerce Committee but did not receive a full Senate vote. He currently serves as the assistant provost for space commercialization and strategy at the University of Central Florida. Janet Petro, NASA's acting administrator, expressed enthusiasm for Autry's nomination, citing his experience and potential contributions to NASA's efficiency and fiscal responsibility. Autry has advocated for commercial spaceflight approaches to enhance capabilities while reducing costs, suggesting the use of scientific payloads on commercial satellite constellations. The CFO position is among the few at NASA requiring Senate confirmation. The nominations for NASA administrator and other key positions remain pending, with calls for prompt action from industry groups and congressional members.