Robert Lightfoot

Robert Lightfoot: Biography in Details

Who is Robert Lightfoot?

Robert Lightfoot is an American scientist. He is an engineer and the Acting Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

In addition, he is also the incumbent Associate Administrator of NASA. Previously, he worked as the eleventh Director of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

How many siblings does Robert Lightfoot have?

Talking about his early life, he was born in 1963, in Montevallo, Alabama, United States. His birth name is Robert M. Lightfoot Jr.

There is no information about his father and mother as well as siblings. He has not revealed any information about his childhood life. Robert usually doesn’t talk about his private life in the media and in public. His nationality is American and he is of caucasian ethnicity.

Robert Lightfoot completed his education at the University of Alabama. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alabama.

Robert Lightfoot: Professional Life, Career

Robert Lightfoot began his career as a test engineer and program manager at NASA in 1989.  He became deputy division chief of Marshall’s propulsion test division in 1998.

The following year, he moved as chief of propulsion test operations at NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center. Three years later, he became the deputy director of the Propulsion Test Directorate at Stennis. In 2009, he became the eleventh director of the Marshall Space Flight Center.

Then from 2003-05, in the Operations at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C, Robert was hired as an assistant associate administrator for the Space Shuttle Program.

Robert Lightfoot has also become the deputy director of Marshall in 2007 after that he retired.

In 2012, Robert Lightfoot became the space agency’s acting Associate Administrator. Then after retiring from the agency in 2018, he joined Firefly Aerospace as an Advisory.

Honors and Awards

Robert Lightfoot has won several honors in his career. He won the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executives in 2006.

The following year, he won a NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal. From early 2017 to 2018, he has served as the acting NASA Administrator.

Net Worth and Salary

As per 2023’s data, this scientist’s net worth is estimated at around $1 million. Moreover, his salary is yet not available.

Is Robert Lightfoot involved in any rumors and controversies?

Robert Lightfoot and NASA faced criticisms from the House of Representatives when NASA members expressed general support for the agency’s $19.1 billion proposed budget. Many parties opposed the proposal to defund the Office of Education.

Rumors are that the office would receive $37.3 million in 2018 to close out its operations.

Robert Lightfoot was the sole witness at both hearings. He also faced criticism when he said that the decision was the outcome of an assessment of how the agency could do its outreach activities more efficiently.

Currently, there are no rumors of his love affairs.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight

Robert Lightfoot’s height, weight, and other body measurements are unknown. His eye color is hazel blue and his hair color is dark brown.

Social Media Profiles

Robert Lightfoot is not active on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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