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- Nelson will become NASA’s 14th administrator, succeeding another former member of Congress, Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma. Nelson currently serves on the NASA Advisory Council. Nelson promised, when nominated, to “help lead NASA into an exciting future of possibilities.”
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Apr 30, 2021 · Nelson will become NASA’s 14th administrator, succeeding another former member of Congress, Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma. Nelson currently serves on the NASA Advisory Council. Nelson promised, when nominated, to “help lead NASA into an exciting future of possibilities.”
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Mar 20, 2021 · Mr Nelson said he was "honoured" to be picked to lead the US space agency, adding that he would "help lead Nasa into an exciting future". In a statement, the White House said he...
Mar 19, 2021 · Bill Nelson will have the influence to deliver strong budgets for NASA and, when necessary, he will be able to enlist the help of his friend, President Joe Biden.
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Apr 30, 2021 · TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) - Former Florida Senator Bill Nelson, who once flew on the space shuttle, has been confirmed by the US Senate to be the next head of NASA. Lawmakers agreed to...
Mar 19, 2021 · Former Sen. Bill Nelson earned early bipartisan support on Friday in his bid to become the next NASA administrator, suggesting he’ll face a smooth confirmation process on Capitol Hill.
Apr 30, 2021 · ‘Former U.S. senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) was officially and unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be the agency’s new administrator Thursday (April 29). President Joe Biden nominated Nelson...
May 3, 2021 · Nelson is inheriting the NASA administrator role as the agency pushes forward in exploring Mars with the Perseverance rover and works to return humans to the moon's surface with its Artemis...