Acting General Counsel and Associate General Counsel for Acquisition Law Scott Barber speaks during a Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency fireside chat, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Acting General Counsel and Associate General Counsel for Acquisition Law Scott Barber speaks during a Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency fireside chat, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Bob Barber, Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) Spacecraft Systems Engineer at NASA Ames Research Center, points to a model of the LADEE spacecraft a NASA Social, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Fifty of NASA's social media followers are attending a two-day event in support of the LADEE launch. Data from LADEE will provide unprecedented information about the environment around the moon and give scientists a better understanding of other planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond. LADEE is scheduled to launch at 11:27 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. Photo Credit: (NASA/Carla Cioffi)

Marshall Space Flight Center Deputy Director Paul McConnaughey, left, discusses advanced manufacturing capabilities with Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, second from left, Aug. 7 at the annual Space & Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama. The NASA exhibit, staffed by materials engineers Susan Barber, center, and Zack Jones, right, showcased some of the technologies, missions and hardware that will help enable humans to return to the Moon through the agency’s Artemis program.

A Webby Award is photographed Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors to the Great American State Fair are seen as they view exhibits in the NASA Pavilion, Thursday, June 25, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Richard Danne, creator of the NASA worm logotype, right, answers questions during a dedication event, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman delivers remarks during the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden speaks with local students during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

A plaque is seen at the base of the NASA Worm Logo sign during a Richard Danne dedication event, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew meets with guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors to the Great American State Fair are seen as they view exhibits in the NASA Pavilion, Thursday, June 25, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Spacey Casey poses for a photo during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch delivers remarks during a reception with Artemis II crew members Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors to the Great American State Fair are seen as they view exhibits in the NASA Pavilion, Thursday, June 25, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

The Juneteenth flag is seen waving in the wind during a flag raising ceremony in recognition and celebration of Juneteenth, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks during the inaugural NASA Climate Summit Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks during the inaugural NASA Climate Summit Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

The White House is seen at sunrise ahead of the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks prior to a Moon to Mars Town Hall, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Pentagram designer Michael Bierut participates in a panel discussion during a Richard Danne dedication event, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Spacey Casey poses for photos with guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

A diagram is seen during a teacher professional development event hosted by the NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (HEAT) at the Dallas Arboretum, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew poses for a photo with guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Under Secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution Ellen Stofan delivers remarks during the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Earth Science Division Deputy Director Julie Robinson speaks with local students during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman delivers remarks during the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman delivers remarks during a reception with Artemis II crew members Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks during the inaugural NASA Climate Summit Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors to the Great American State Fair are seen as they view exhibits in the NASA Pavilion, Thursday, June 25, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden speaks with local students during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests stand for the singing of the national anthem prior to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

The Juneteenth flag is seen waving in the wind during a flag raising ceremony in recognition and celebration of Juneteenth, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew poses for a photo with guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman delivers remarks during the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana delivers remarks during a Moon to Mars Town Hall, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, speaks with guests following the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors to the Great American State Fair are seen as they view exhibits in the NASA Pavilion, Thursday, June 25, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Spacey Casey poses for photos with guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors to the Great American State Fair are seen as they view exhibits in the NASA Pavilion, Thursday, June 25, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during a Moon to Mars Town Hall, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks during the inaugural NASA Climate Summit Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA astronaut Victor Glover delivers remarks during a reception with Artemis II crew members Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors to the Great American State Fair are seen as they view exhibits in the NASA Pavilion, Thursday, June 25, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks prior to a Moon to Mars Town Hall, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Christopher Browne delivers remarks during the museum’s rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks during the inaugural NASA Climate Summit Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors to the Great American State Fair are seen as they view exhibits in the NASA Pavilion, Thursday, June 25, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

An inflatable model of the Space Launch System (SLS) is seen during a reception with Artemis II crew members Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana delivers remarks during a Moon to Mars Town Hall, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Richard Danne, creator of the NASA worm logotype, delivers remarks during a dedication event, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman poses for a photo with guests during a reception with Artemis II crew members Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Earth Science Division Deputy Director Julie Robinson speaks with local students during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew poses for a photo with guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden speaks with local students during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks during the inaugural NASA Climate Summit Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests view a video presentation during the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden speaks with local students during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Official portrait of NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks during the inaugural NASA Climate Summit Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Under Secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution Ellen Stofan delivers remarks during the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden speaks with local students during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

The Juneteenth flag is seen waving in the wind during a flag raising ceremony in recognition and celebration of Juneteenth, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Union Station in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman delivers remarks during the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum rededication ceremony Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers opening remarks during the inaugural NASA Climate Summit Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

White House Easter Egg Roll decoration and signage is seen, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

Guests participate in STEM activities during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew poses for a photo with guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10, 2023, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)