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The administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the highest-ranking official of NASA, the national space agency of the United States. The administrator is NASA's chief decision maker, responsible for providing clarity to the agency's vision and serving as a source of internal leadership within NASA.
Charles Frank Bolden Jr. (born August 19, 1946) [1] is a former Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps Major General, and a former astronaut who flew on four Space Shuttle missions. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the class of 1968. Bolden became a Marine aviator and test pilot.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine praised his appointment, saying, "Nelson is a true champion for human spaceflight and will add tremendous value as we go to the Moon and on to Mars." [4] Nelson endorsed former vice president Joe Biden for President of the United States in 2020. [52]
He is the first elected official to be appointed NASA Administrator. [1] Bridenstine stepped down as the head of NASA on January 20, 2021, to make way for a new leader in the Biden Administration. [2] Former Senator and astronaut Bill Nelson was announced on March 19, 2021, as his chosen successor. [3]
Pages in category "Administrators of NASA" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Griffin was subsequently sworn in by Vice-president Dick Cheney, a rarity for a NASA administrator and signifying the importance NASA held to the Bush Administration. Administration even recalled its former NASA transition Team Director and Chief of Staff, Courtney Stadd, [26] to assist Griffin. [27]
NASA administrators are typically selected from a pool of scientists, engineers, academics or public servants. ... Garrett Reisman, a former NASA astronaut who is now a SpaceX senior adviser, ...
Lori Beth Garver (born May 22, 1961, in Lansing, Michigan) is a former Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration . She was nominated on May 24, 2009, by President Barack Obama, along with Charles Bolden as NASA Administrator. [1] She was confirmed by the United States Senate by unanimous consent on July 15, 2009.