WASHINGTON—Amid debate over the future of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Peter McDonough has emerged as a contender to lead the agency, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
A source familiar with McDonough described him as a conservative Texan who would satisfy multiple camps in the administration.
McDonough’s LinkedIn profile states that he has a doctorate in mechanical engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree, both from Texas Tech University. His profile describes him as a senior manager at Amentum in Huntsville, Alabama, home of NASA’s Marshall Spaceflight Center. It states that his work involves assisting with NASA’s guidance, navigation, and control activities….
Peter McDonough Under Consideration to Lead NASA
