Eligibility of Retired Military Officer for Appointment as NASA Administrator

Eligibility of Retired Military Officer for Appointment as NASA Administrator A retired military officer—and certainly one who has engaged in civilian pursuits after his retirement—qualifies for appointment as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under 42 U.S.C. § 2472(a), requiring that the Administrator be “appointed from civilian life.” July 8, 2009 MEMORANDUM OPINION FOR THE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT You have asked for our opinion whether a retired military officer is eligible for appointment as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space…