Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Vice President Mike Pence, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine walk to Bridenstine's office, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Vice President Mike Pence, left, swears in Jim Bridenstine as the 13th NASA Administrator as Bridenstine's family watch, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Vice President Mike Pence, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine walk to Bridenstine's office, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Jim Bridenstine, right, is sworn in as the 13th NASA Administrator by Vice President Mike Pence as Bridenstine's family watch, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks shortly after being sworn into office by Vice President Mike Pence, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Visit by NASA Administrator, James Bridenstine

Vice President Mike Pence, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine are seen as they talk with NASA astronauts Scott Tingle, Andrew Feustel, and Ricky Arnold who are onboard the International Space Station, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bridenstine was just sworn in by the Vice President as NASA's 13th Administrator. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden visits with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Monday, May 21, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, tours a plant research laboratory inside the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Aug. 7, 2018. To the right of Bridenstine is Matt Romeyn, project scientist. Behind him, second from left is Josie Burnett, director of Exploration Research and Technology. To Burnett's right is Ronnie Lawson, deputy director of Exploration Research and Technology. Behind Bridenstine is Barbara Brown, chief technologist. Bridenstine received updates on research and technology accomplishments during his visit to the SSPF.

Vice President Mike Pence speaks prior to the swearing-in of Jim Bridenstine as the 13th NASA Administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks after being sworn-in as they agency's 13th administrator as Vice President Mike Pence looks on, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Vice President Mike Pence speaks prior to the swearing-in of Jim Bridenstine as the 13th NASA Administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Vice President Mike Pence speaks prior to the swearing-in of Jim Bridenstine as the 13th NASA Administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Jim Bridenstine prior to his swearing-in as the 13th NASA Administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks after being sworn-in as they agency's 13th administrator as Vice President Mike Pence looks on, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks shortly after being sworn into office by Vice President Mike Pence, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks after being sworn-in as they agency's 13th administrator as Vice President Mike Pence looks on, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Vice President Mike Pence speaks during an event where Jim Bridenstine, right, is sworn in as the 13th NASA Administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Vice President Mike Pence speaks prior to the swearing-in of Jim Bridenstine as the 13th NASA Administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Vice President Mike Pence speaks prior to the swearing-in of Jim Bridenstine as the 13th NASA Administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, far left, tours a plant research laboratory inside the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Aug. 7, 2018. Bridenstine selects a microgreen to sample from Matt Romeyn, project scientist. Behind Bridenstine, from left, are Bryan Onate, Advanced Plant Habitat project manager, and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana. Bridenstine received updates on research and technology accomplishments during his visit to the SSPF.

Vice President Mike Pence and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talk with NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel, Scott Tingle, and Ricky Arnold who are onboard the International Space Station, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bridenstine was just sworn in by the Vice President as NASA's 13th Administrator. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Vice President Mike Pence, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talk with NASA astronauts Scott Tingle, Andrew Feustel, and Ricky Arnold who are onboard the International Space Station, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bridenstine was just sworn in by the Vice President as NASA's 13th Administrator. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Vice President Mike Pence and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talk with NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel, Scott Tingle, and Ricky Arnold who are onboard the International Space Station, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bridenstine was just sworn in by the Vice President as NASA's 13th Administrator. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Vice President Mike Pence and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talk with NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel, Scott Tingle, and Ricky Arnold who are onboard the International Space Station, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bridenstine was just sworn in by the Vice President as NASA's 13th Administrator. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Vice President Mike Pence, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, talk with NASA astronauts Scott Tingle, Andrew Feustel, and Ricky Arnold who are onboard the International Space Station, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bridenstine was just sworn in by the Vice President as NASA's 13th Administrator. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Official Portrait, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, far left, tours the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Aug. 7, 2018. With Bridenstine, are, from left, Josie Burnett, director of Exploration Research and Technology; Ronnie Lawson, deputy director; and Barbara Brown, chief technologist. Bridenstine received updates on research and technology accomplishments.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, at left, tours a plant research laboratory inside the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Aug. 7, 2018. At right is Matt Romeyn, project scientist. Bridenstine received updates on research and technology accomplishments during his visit to the SSPF.

“NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine spoke to the Marshall team and answered questions during an employee town hall, held on Aug. 15. Bridenstine commended Marshall for their role in the progress of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket. This marked the administrator’s first official visit to Marshall.”

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, at left, speaks to Matt Romeyn, a project scientist, during a tour of a plant research laboratory inside the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Aug. 7, 2018. Bridenstine received updates on research and technology accomplishments during his visit to the SSPF.

“NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine spoke to the Marshall team and answered questions during an employee town hall, held on Aug. 15. Bridenstine commended Marshall for their role in the progress of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket. This marked the administrator’s first official visit to Marshall.”

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, at left, tours the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Aug. 7, 2018. At right, Trent Smith, Veggie project manager, displays a seed packet and plant pillow for the Veggie plant growth system. Bridenstine also received updates on research and technology accomplishments.

“NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine spoke to the Marshall team and answered questions during an employee town hall, held on Aug. 15. Bridenstine commended Marshall for their role in the progress of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket. This marked the administrator’s first official visit to Marshall.”

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, tours the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Aug. 7, 2018. Bryan Onate, at right, Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) project manager, explains a component of the APH control system. Bridenstine also received updates on research and technology accomplishments.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the "Face to Face with Our Future: A Day with Young Leaders" event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the "Face to Face with Our Future: A Day with Young Leaders" event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the "Face to Face with Our Future: A Day with Young Leaders" event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Mongolia's President Khaltmaagiin Battulga, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, talk during a courtesy visit, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the "Face to Face with Our Future: A Day with Young Leaders" event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the "Face to Face with Our Future: A Day with Young Leaders" event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and Mongolia's President Khaltmaagiin Battulga meet during a courtesy visit, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the "Face to Face with Our Future: A Day with Young Leaders" event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the "Face to Face with Our Future: A Day with Young Leaders" event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Associate Administrator for the Office of Communications Jen Rae Wang introduces Jim Bridenstine prior to his swearing-in as the 13th NASA Administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine shakes hands with Vice President Mike Pence after after being sworn-in as they agency's 13th administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to students, faculty, engineers and area business leaders at Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to students, faculty, engineers and area business leaders at Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, tours a plant research laboratory and samples a microgreen inside the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Aug. 7, 2018. Behind Bridenstine is Bryan Onate, Advanced Plant Habitat project manager. Bridenstine received updates on research and technology accomplishments during his visit to the SSPF.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to students, faculty, engineers and area business leaders at Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine poses at Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, shakes hands with Florida Institute of Technology President T. Dwayne McCay on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Melbourne, FL campus. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to students, faculty, engineers and area business leaders at Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to students, faculty, engineers and area business leaders at Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to students, faculty, engineers and area business leaders at Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to students, faculty, engineers and area business leaders at Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, poses with Florida Institute of Technology President T. Dwayne McCay on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Melbourne, FL campus. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, right, visit Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, speaks to students, faculty, engineers and area business leaders at Florida Institute of Technology on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Bridenstine delivered the keynote address at the Melbourne, FL campus during the university’s Space Technology Day. Among the key topics Bridenstine discussed was NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon, including the lunar Gateway, which will serve as an orbiting outpost for astronauts.

Jen Rae Wang, NASA Associate Administrator for NASA’s Office of Communications, left, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, and Vice President Mike Pence, talk with NASA astronauts Scott Tingle, Andrew Feustel, and Ricky Arnold who are onboard the International Space Station, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bridenstine was just sworn in by the Vice President as NASA's 13th Administrator. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Congressional Delegation Visit to Lewis Field and Plum Brook Station

NASA Armstrong Interns watch a live broadcast of a town hall with Administrator Jim Bridenstine for National Intern Day 2018

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far right, accompanies Russell Vought, second from right, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, far left, on a tour of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) on Aug. 28, 2020. The VAB is critical to the assembly of the Space Launch System rocket for NASA’s Artemis program. The Office of Management and Budget is working with the U.S. Congress to line up the necessary resources to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon in 2024.

Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, second from left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, are on a tour of the Vehicle Assembly Building on Aug. 28, 2020. In this photo, they are viewing one of the levels of new service platforms in High Bay 3. The VAB is critical to the assembly of the Space Launch System rocket for NASA’s Artemis program. The Office of Management and Budget is working with the U.S. Congress to line up the necessary resources to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon in 2024.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, far left, Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, second from left, and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far right, are on a tour of the Vehicle Assembly Building on Aug. 28, 2020. The VAB is critical to the assembly of the Space Launch System rocket for NASA’s Artemis program. The Office of Management and Budget is working with the U.S. Congress to line up the necessary resources to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon in 2024.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, at right, and Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, are on the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) during a tour of the spaceport on Aug. 28, 2020. The VAB is critical to the assembly of the Space Launch System rocket for NASA’s Artemis program. The Office of Management and Budget is working with the U.S. Congress to line up the necessary resources to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon in 2024.

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana accompanies NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, and Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, on a tour of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) on Aug. 28, 2020. In this photo, they are viewing one of the levels of new service platforms in High Bay 3. The VAB is critical to the assembly of the Space Launch System rocket for NASA’s Artemis program. The Office of Management and Budget is working with the U.S. Congress to line up the necessary resources to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon in 2024.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, takes a picture of Vice President Mike Pence as he speaks prior to the swearing-in of Jim Bridenstine as the 13th NASA Administrator, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, at left, tours the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Aug. 7, 2018. At right, Trent Smith, Veggie project manager, provides an update on the Veggie plant growth system on the International Space Station, and the control system in the laboratory. Bridenstine also received updates on research and technology accomplishments.