Jim Bridenstine (former NASA Administrator)

Jim Bridenstine is an American politician and aerospace executive who served as NASA Administrator from 2018 to 2021. Appointed by President Trump, he led NASA’s efforts to advance space exploration, including plans for returning humans to the Moon and exploring Mars. With a background as a U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma, Bridenstine focused on Innovation, increased collaboration with commercial space companies, and promoting science and technology. His leadership aimed to strengthen NASA’s role in advancing space science and exploration, positioning the agency for a new era of discovery and international cooperation.