Enlarge / The House Launch System was created as a part of a political compromise between US Sen. Invoice Nelson (D-Fla.) and senators from Alabama and Texas. (credit score: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Pictures)
This morning, the White Home nominated former US Sen. Invoice Nelson to grow to be the following administrator of NASA.
Nelson, who’s 78 years previous, misplaced his 2018 bid for reelection to the Senate. He had served six phrases as a member of the Home of Representatives and three phrases within the higher home. He has an in depth relationship with President Biden and successfully lobbied to achieve the appointment. Nelson should nonetheless be confirmed by a majority of the US Senate, however this appears prone to occur given early assist from some Republicans already.
“Most each piece of area and science regulation has had his imprint, together with passing the landmark NASA invoice of 2010 together with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson,” the nomination states.
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