Tina Tucker has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective July 6. The announcement was made by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission, which oversees the center's operations, including the renowned Space Camp®. Tucker, who has over 20 years of leadership experience in aerospace, defense, and training systems development, is currently the president of Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company. She began her career as a software engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Austin Peay State University and a Master's in Project Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. Rey Almodóvar, chair of the board, praised Tucker's vision and creativity, stating she is well-equipped to lead the center into its next chapter. Tucker joins the Rocket Center at a pivotal moment, coinciding with NASA's Artemis program, which has reignited interest in human spaceflight. Recently, the center opened the Inspiration4 Skills Training Complex, aimed at inspiring future generations. Tucker expressed her excitement about the opportunity, highlighting her commitment to the center's mission of fostering discovery through education and engagement.