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NASA Welcomes 15th Administrator Jared Isaacman
Jared Isaacman was sworn in Thursday as NASA’s 15th administrator by District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. The oath was taken during a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington. As NASA administrator, Isaacman will lead the agency in bold pursuit of exploration, innovation, and scientific discovery. “I am deeply honored to be sworn in as NASA administrator,” said…
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Acting NASA Administrator Duffy Selects Exploration-Focused Associate Administrator
Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy Wednesday named Amit Kshatriya as the new associate administrator of NASA, the agency’s top civil service role. A 20-year NASA veteran, Kshatriya was most recently the deputy in charge of the Moon to Mars Program in the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) at NASA Headquarters in Washington. In this role, Kshatriya was responsible…
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NASA+ to Stream Nomination Hearing for Next Agency Administrator
Jared Isaacman is set to participate in a hearing to become the next NASA administrator at 10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 9, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The nomination hearing will take place at Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. The agency will stream the hearing on NASA+, and the committee will stream it on its…
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NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to President Carter
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Sunday’s passing of President Jimmy Carter: “President Carter was the pinnacle of a public servant, dedicating his life to making our world a better place. He showed us each and every person has the power to make a difference. From providing for those in need, protecting the environment, and championing civil…
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Vice President Pence Talks Future Human Space Exploration at NASA’s Johnson Space Center
Vice President Mike Pence, with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, will visit NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston Thursday, Aug. 23, to discuss the future of human space exploration and the agency’s plans to return to the Moon as a forerunner to future human missions to Mars. The event will be held at 12:45 p.m. CDT in the Teague Auditorium at…
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NASA Administrator Statement on Space Policy Directive-2
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on Thursday’s signing of Space Policy Directive-2 by President Donald Trump: “NASA is pleased with the White House’s continued commitment to advancing America’s leadership in space. Space Policy Directive-2 (SPD-2) is another step towards bolstering our nation’s dedication to uncovering new knowledge, protecting our national security, developing breakthrough technologies, and…
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Vice President Pence Swears in New NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine
Jim Bridenstine officially took office as the 13th administrator of NASA Monday after he was given the oath of office by Vice President Mike Pence at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. “It is a great privilege for me to be here today, to be able to usher in on behalf of the President of the United States what we believe…
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Statements on Jim Bridenstine’s Senate Confirmation as NASA Administrator
The following are statements from Rep. Jim Bridenstine and acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot on Thursday’s U.S. Senate confirmation of Bridenstine as the 13th Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration: “It is an honor to be confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as NASA Administrator,” said Bridenstine. “I am humbled by this opportunity, and I once…
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NASA Acting Administrator Statement on Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Proposal
The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot on the Fiscal Year 2019 agency budget proposal: “It is my privilege today to present President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget request of $19.9 billion for NASA. It reflects the administration’s confidence that through NASA leadership, America will lead the way back to the Moon and take the next…
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NASA Statement on National Space Council Policy for Future American Leadership in Space
Video: Complete National Space Council Meeting The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot about the results from the first meeting of the National Space Council on Thursday: “It was my pleasure today to attend the first meeting of the new National Space Council. The council includes government leaders from civil and military space, and the group…
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