Troy Asher Takes Over NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center

Troy Asher has taken over the leadership of NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, succeeding Bradley Flick. Flick retired after nearly 40 years of NASA service.

The center is based in Edwards, California.

Asher is listed as both director and acting director of the center.

He succeeds Bradley Flick, who retired after nearly 40 years of NASA service.

Armstrong is NASA's Flight Test and Aircraft Operations Center of Excellence.

It supports airborne science missions and flight research.

The center is rebuilding NASA's X-plane portfolio.

Armstrong supports NASA science, technology, and exploration missions.

Asher previously served as director of Flight Operations at Armstrong and is a research test pilot and aerospace engineer.

Armstrong's work supports NASA science, technology, and exploration missions, so the center's leadership matters to readers tracking NASA flight research and exploration.

Asher will oversee Armstrong's workforce and operations.