NASA boss Bill Nelson writes letter to next leader, reflects on legacy and future of space exploration

Demystifying Jared Isaacman, Trump’s NASA nominee

Traditionally, selecting the leader of NASA has not been a top priority for incoming presidential administrations. While nominations for cabinet-level posts are announced well before Inauguration Day, the choice of […] The post Demystifying Jared Isaacman, Trump’s NASA nominee appeared first on SpaceNews.

Former Administrator Bill Nelson leaves a letter for his replacement, praising the NASA workforce

With President Trump’s swearing-in yesterday at noon, the government has switched hands and will now be run by a completely new list of politicians and political agents who have gained favor in Trump’s eyes. Anyone who was previously in charge is out, and that includes Administrator Bill Nelson and his deputy Pam Melroy. Nelson marked the occasion with a letter, praising those who make NASA what it is and slightly hoping that his replacement kee…

NASA boss Bill Nelson writes letter to next leader, reflects on legacy and future of space exploration

"America is leading humanity back to the Moon, onward to Mars, and into a golden age of space exploration," Nelson wrote,

Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term

Bill Nelson has stepped down as NASA administrator, ending a half-century of public service. Janet Petro is now the agency's interim chief.