Charles F. Bolden Jr.

Charles F. Bolden Jr. is a former NASA astronaut and engineer who served as the Administrator of NASA from 2009 to 2017. With a background as a Marine Corps pilot and astronaut, he flew four Space Shuttle missions, contributing to space exploration and research. As NASA's leader, Bolden oversaw major projects like the International Space Station and planned future missions to the Moon and Mars. His leadership helped advance the U.S. space program, promoting innovation, collaboration, and exploration efforts on a national and international scale.