# NASA Appoints New Director at Kennedy Space Center

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-05-24T21:34:57+00:00
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NASA Appoints New Director at Kennedy Space Center: Brian Hughes Takes Helm, Kelvin Manning Promoted to Deputy Role NASA has appointed Brian Hughes as the new director of the Kennedy Space Center, replacing Janet Petro. Hughes, currently serving as NASAs senior director of launch operations, brings a unique blend of operational expertise and leadership experience, including his time at the White House and in city government. The agencys leadership praises Hughes strategic vision and experience with complex organizations and high-stakes missions. In a related move, Kelvin Manning, who served as interim director, has been promoted to one of two deputies under Lori Glaze, the new Associate Administrator. Joel Montalbano will be the other deputy. This restructuring reflects NASAs commitment to leveraging talent across the board as they push into a new era of space exploration and innovation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/062e692e1660d73c

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