Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson is an American politician and former astronaut. He served as a U.S. Senator from Florida from 2001 to 2019. Before his political career, he flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1986, becoming one of NASA's astronauts. Nelson has been involved in key legislative issues, including space exploration, health care, and environmental protection. After his Senate term, he was appointed as the Administrator of NASA in 2021, where he oversees the U.S. space agency's missions and priorities in space exploration and science. His background combines both aerospace and public service.