Jim Bridenstine

Jim Bridenstine is an American politician and former astronaut who served as the Administrator of NASA from 2018 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he was also a U.S. Congressman representing Oklahoma's 1st district from 2013 to 2018. Bridenstine is known for advocating for commercial space exploration and the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. His background includes a degree in aerospace engineering and experience as a naval aviator. After his tenure at NASA, he continued to be involved in the aerospace sector and public policy.