Charles F. Bolden, Jr. enters the NASA Administrator's office to start his first day as the 12th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Friday, July 17, 2009 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN, LEFT, SPEAKS WITH LEGAND BURGE OF ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY, DURING THE SECOND ANNUAL MINORITY PARTNERSHIPS MEETING FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS.

Charles Bolden, nominee for Administrator of NASA, left, and Lori Garver, nominee for Deputy Administrator of NASA, listen to Senators questions at their confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Charles Bolden, nominee for Administrator of NASA, waits for his turn to testify at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Charles Bolden, nominee for Administrator of NASA, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Portrait, Charles F. Bolden, Jr., Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Washington, DC, July 29, 2009. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Charles F. Bolden Jr. is sworn in as 12th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at NASA Headquarters, Friday, July 17, 2009, in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden listens to award-winning writer-director James Cameron, during a meeting at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. Cameron who is a former member of the NASA Advisory Council has had a life-long interest in space and science. The two talked about public outreach and education among other subjects. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and award-winning writer-director James Cameron, meet at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. Cameron who is a former member of the NASA Advisory Council has had a life-long interest in space and science. The two talked about public outreach and education among other subjects. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and award-winning writer-director James Cameron, meet at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. Cameron who is a former member of the NASA Advisory Council has had a life-long interest in space and science. The two talked about public outreach and education among other subjects. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN TALKS WITH MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER TEAM MEMBERS IN MORRIS AUDITORIUM DURING AN ALL-HANDS MEETING OCT. 27. BOLDEN SAID NASA'S PROGRESS ON THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM AND OTHER PROGRAMS -- MILESTONES DELIVERED BY THE WORKFORCE AT MARSHALL AND AGENCY WIDE -- SHOULD ALLAY CONCERNS ABOUT MISSION CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH A NEW PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATION. "I WANTED TO THANK ALL OF YOU," HE SAID. "WE'RE THE BEST SPACE PROGRAM IN THE WORLD. I COULD NOT BE MORE CONFIDENT." ON STAGE WITH BOLDEN ARE, FROM RIGHT, MARSHALL DIRECTOR TODD MAY, ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR ROBERT LIGHTFOOT AND DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR DAVA NEWMAN.

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR TOURING AND SPEAKING AT THE US. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. ACCOMPANYING ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN ARE DR. DEBORAH BARNHART, CEO OF THE USSARC, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, CENTER DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER AND RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT ROBERT LEE “HOOT” GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT COMMANDER.

NASA ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN IS BRIEFED ON NEA SCOUT PROGRESS BY TIFFANY RUSSELL

NASA ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN IS BRIEFED ON NEA SCOUT PROGRESS BY ALEX SOBEY

NASA ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN IS BRIEFED ON NEA SCOUT PROGRESS BY LES JOHNSON

NASA ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN IS BRIEFED ON NEA SCOUT PROGRESS BY LESLIE MCNUTT

NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN ATTENDING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEETING MARCH 24, 2011.

S86-37233 (Sept 1986) - Astronaut Charles F. Bolden, Jr.

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR TOURING AND SPEAKING AT THE US. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. ACCOMPANYING ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN ARE DR. DEBORAH BARNHART, CEO OF THE USSARC, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, CENTER DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER AND RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT ROBERT LEE “HOOT” GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT COMMANDER.

S91-49083 (17 Oct. 1991) --- Astronaut Charles F. Bolden Jr. Photo credit: NASA

TODD MAY,CHARLIE BOLDEN AND ASTRONAUT BUTCH WILMORE BRIEF NEWS MEDIA ON PROGRESS OF NEW TEST STAND CONSTRUCTION FOR SLS TESTING

TODD MAY,CHARLIE BOLDEN AND ASTRONAUT BUTCH WILMORE BRIEF NEWS MEDIA ON PROGRESS OF NEW TEST STAND CONSTRUCTION FOR SLS TESTING

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEETING HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA.

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEETING HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA.

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR TOURING AND SPEAKING AT THE US. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. ACCOMPANYING ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN ARE DR. DEBORAH BARNHART, CEO OF THE USSARC, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, CENTER DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER AND RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT ROBERT LEE “HOOT” GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT COMMANDER.

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR TOURING AND SPEAKING AT THE US. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. ACCOMPANYING ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN ARE DR. DEBORAH BARNHART, CEO OF THE USSARC, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, CENTER DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER AND RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT ROBERT LEE “HOOT” GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT COMMANDER.

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR TOURING AND SPEAKING AT THE US. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. ACCOMPANYING ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN ARE DR. DEBORAH BARNHART, CEO OF THE USSARC, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, CENTER DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER AND RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT ROBERT LEE “HOOT” GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT COMMANDER.

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR TOURING AND SPEAKING AT THE US. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. ACCOMPANYING ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN ARE DR. DEBORAH BARNHART, CEO OF THE USSARC, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, CENTER DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER AND RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT ROBERT LEE “HOOT” GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT COMMANDER.

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR TOURING AND SPEAKING AT THE US. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. ACCOMPANYING ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN ARE DR. DEBORAH BARNHART, CEO OF THE USSARC, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, CENTER DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER AND RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT ROBERT LEE “HOOT” GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT COMMANDER.

NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN ATTENDING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEETING MARCH 24, 2011.

NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN ADDRESSES THE AUDIENCE AT THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEETING MARCH 24, 2011.

61C-01-007 (12-17 Jan 1986)--- Astronaut Charles F. Bolden STS 61-C pilot, mans the pilot's station on Columbia's flight deck prior to re-entry.

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

Award-winning writer-director James Cameron, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, meet at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. Cameron who is a former member of the NASA Advisory Council has had a life-long interest in space and science. The two talked about public outreach and education among other subjects. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bil Ingalls)

NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN LISTENS AS BALL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION PRINCIPLE OPTICAL ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY EXPLAINS HOW MARSHALL'S X-RAY AND CRYOGENIC FACILITY CHILLS THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE MIRROR SEGMENTS TO -414 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT TO SIMULATE THE COLD TEMPERATURES OF SPACE.

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden gestures while making remarks before a stargazing event at Hoffman-Boston Elementary School in Arlington, Va. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. Photo Credit: (NASA/Jay Westcott)

NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN LOOKS ON AS BALL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION PRINCIPLE OPTICAL ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY EXPLAINS HOW THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE MIRROR SEGMENTS ARE TESTED IN MARSHALL'S X-RAY AND CRYOGENIC FACILITY. PICTURED FROM LEFT: HELEN COLE, WEBB TELESCOPE ACTIVITIES PROJECT MANAGER AT MARSHALL; CHARLES SCALES, ASSOCIATE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR: ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, CENTER DIRECTOR; CHARLES BOLDEN, NASA ADMINISTRATOR; DAVE CHANEY, BALL OPTICAL ENGINEER.

NASA ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN GETS SLS HARDWARE UPDATE FROM ANDY SCHORR

NASA ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN GETS SLS HARDWARE UPDATE FROM JOHN STREET

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at the Air Traffic Operations Lab , observed a simulation of cockpit technologies for the Air Traffic Management Demonstration-1 (ATD-1)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at the Air Traffic Operations Lab , observed a simulation of cockpit technologies for the Air Traffic Management Demonstration-1 (ATD-1)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at the Air Traffic Operations Lab , observed a simulation of cockpit technologies for the Air Traffic Management Demonstration-1 (ATD-1)

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKING AT THE MEDIA EVENT FOLLOWING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE HELD AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, is seen with Doug King, president and CEO of the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Bolden toured the Space Shuttle Trainer Crew Compartment in the Charles Simonyi Space Gallery at the museum. Photo Credit: (NASA/Carla Cioffi)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. makes comments about the STS-125 mission to the Hubble Space Telescope during a visit by the crew to the Embassy of Italy in Washington, Thursday, July 23, 2009. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden greets Lucas Yaroschuk, 3, of Arlington, Va., during a stargazing event at Hoffman-Boston Elementary School in Arlington, Va. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. Photo Credit: (NASA/Jay Westcott)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden answers a question from the press during a briefing at Ohio State University on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Today marks the 50th anniversary of Glenn's historic flight. Glenn was the first American to orbit Earth. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the NASA News Center annex at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, social media participants listen to a briefing by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. The social media participants gathered at the Florida spaceport for the launch of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, or TDRS-L spacecraft. Their visit included tours of key facilities and participating in presentations by key NASA leaders who updated the space agency's current efforts. Photo credit: NASA/Dan Casper

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden poses in front of the Space Shuttle Trainer Crew Compartment in the Charles Simonyi Space Gallery while on a tour at the Museum of Flight on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Carla Cioffi)

CHARLES BOLDEN NASA ADMINISTRATOR TOURING AND SPEAKING AT THE US. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. ACCOMPANYING ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN ARE DR. DEBORAH BARNHART, CEO OF THE USSARC, ROBERT LIGHTFOOT, CENTER DIRECTOR OF MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER AND RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT ROBERT LEE “HOOT” GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT COMMANDER.

NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN, LEFT, TALKS WITH FRANK LEDBETTER, CHIEF OF THE NONMETALLIC MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIVISION AT MARSHALL, ABOUT A PART OF A PROTOTYPE FOR THE CORE STAGE-TO-BOOSTER ATTACH FITTING DURING BOLDEN'S FEB. 22 VISIT TO THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING RAPID PROTOTYPING FACILITY AT MARSHALL. DURING HIS TOUR, BOLDEN WATCHED RESEARCHERS EMPLOY A 3-D PRINTING PROCESS CALLED "SELECTIVE LASER MELTING" TO CREATE COMPLEX PARTS FOR THE J-2X AND RS-25 ROCKET ENGINES -- WITHOUT WELDING.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, speaks to members of the Congressional Black Caucus during their weekly meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left standing, speaks to members of the Congressional Black Caucus during their weekly meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden conducts a discussion during an Education Summitt, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. speaks at the Apollo 40th anniversary celebration held at the National Air and Space Museum, Monday, July 20, 2009 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden responds to a reporter's question during an overview briefing on NASA's fiscal year 2013 budget, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, center, listens to a participant during a discussion of topics at an Education Summitt, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, at podium, leads a discussion during an Education Summitt, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Dr. Elizabeth Robinson, second from right, is sworn in as CFO of NASA by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at NASA Headquarters, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. speaks at the Apollo 40th anniversary celebration held at the National Air and Space Museum, Monday, July 20, 2009 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to those gathered at the 2009 NASA Executive Summit, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. (Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching at NASA Headquarters in Washington on Wednesday, May 19, 2011. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. 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 Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden responds to a reporter's question during an overview briefing on NASA's fiscal year 2013 budget, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden conducts a discussion at an Education Summitt, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Dr. Elizabeth Robinson, left, is sworn in as CFO of NASA by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at NASA Headquarters, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden's cowboy boots are seen as he testifies during a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden testifies during a U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, center, looks over his notes during discussions at an Education Summitt, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden gestures while making remarks at a stargazing event at Hoffman-Boston Elementary School in Arlington, Va. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. Photo Credit: (NASA/Jay Westcott)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. speaks during his first NASA Update,Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bolden, NASA's 12th Administrator, was joined by Deputy Administrator Lori Garver where they took the time to introduce themselves and outline their vision for the agency going forward. No questions were taken during the session. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr., answers questions during a NASA Update on, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bolden, NASA's 12th Administrator and NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver took the time discuss the agency’s fiscal year 2012 budget request and to take questions from employees. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden visits with students from Albert Hill Middle School during a visit to the MathScience Innovation Center, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, in Richmond, Va. During his visit, Bolden highlighted the importance of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, as he shared his life experiences with the students. Photo Credit:(NASA/Paul E. Alers)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr., and Deputy Administrator Lori Garver deliver a NASA Update on, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bolden, NASA's 12th Administrator and Garver took the time discuss the agency’s fiscal year 2012 budget request and to take questions from employees. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr., answers questions during a NASA Update on, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bolden, NASA's 12th Administrator and NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver took the time discuss the agency’s fiscal year 2012 budget request and to take questions from employees. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

TODD MAY, SPECIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR, AND NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN TALK WITH HUNTSVILLE CITY MAYOR TOMMY BATTLE, CENTER, DURING THE MARSHALL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEETING MARCH 24 AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER FOR SPACE EXPLORATION IN HUNTSVILLE. BATTLE PROVIDED OPENING REMARKS AT THE EVENT, AND BOLDEN WELCOMED GUESTS AND PRESENTED THE MARSHALL CENTER WITH THE NASA SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR'S CUP AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 -- THE SECOND TIME IN THREE YEARS MARSHALL HAS BROUGHT HOME THIS PARTICULAR AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE.

FROM LEFT, NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN IS JOINED BY PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER DIRECTOR; FRANK LEDBETTER, CHIEF OF NONMETALLIC MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIVISION AT THE MARSHALL CENTER; AND ANDY HARDIN, NASA'S SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM SUBSYSTEM MANAGER FOR LIQUID ENGINES DURING BOLDEN'S TOUR OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING RAPID PROTOTYPING FACILITY AT THE MARSHALL CENTER ON FRIDAY, FEB. 22.

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. is seen on a television camera monitor while speaking at his first NASA Update,Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Bolden, NASA's 12th Administrator, was joined by Deputy Administrator Lori Garver where they took the time to introduce themselves and outline their vision for the agency going forward. No questions were taken during the session. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)