Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness speaks during a hearing titled "Examining the Future of the International Space Station: Administration Perspectives," Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, questions Matthew Anderson, President Trumps' nominee to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, during a confirmation hearing, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, questions Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next administrator of NASA, right, during a hearing, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, holds a hearing titled “The Emerging Space Environment: Operational, Technical, and Policy Challenges.”, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, questions Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next administrator of NASA, during a hearing, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
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)
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way," Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The 300 block of E Street SW in front of the NASA Headquarters building was designated as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee ranking member Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is seen on a television monitor as he questions NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during a hearing titled “Examining NASA’s Budget and Priorities,” Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way," Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The 300 block of E Street SW in front of the NASA Headquarters building was designated as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talk after a hearing titled “The Emerging Space Environment: Operational, Technical, and Policy Challenges.”, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
A member of the audience takes a picture with their cell phone as U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way," Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The 300 block of E Street SW in front of the NASA Headquarters building was designated as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, background, walks into the confirmation hearing for Matthew Anderson, foreground left, President Trumps' nominee to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Arvind Raman, President Trumps' nominee to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, foreground right, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, background, walks into the confirmation hearing for Matthew Anderson, foreground, President Trumps' nominee to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, speaks with Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas after testifying at a Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness hearing titled, "Global Space Race: Ensuring the United States Remains the Leader in Space," Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, asks NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine a question during a Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness hearing titled, "Global Space Race: Ensuring the United States Remains the Leader in Space," Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
Counselor to the President of the United States Kellyanne Conway, left, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and NASA Chief Financial Officer Jeff DeWit are seen in the audience during the swearing in of Jim Bridenstine as the 13th NASA Administrator by Vice President Mike Pence, Monday, April 23, 2018 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, second from left, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, third from left, and Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book "Hidden Figures," right, unveil the "Hidden Figures Way" street sign at a dedication ceremony, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The 300 block of E Street SW in front of the NASA Headquarters building was designated as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, second from left, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, third from left, and Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book "Hidden Figures," right, unveil the "Hidden Figures Way" street sign at a dedication ceremony, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The 300 block of E Street SW in front of the NASA Headquarters building was designated as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, second from left, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, third from left, and Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book "Hidden Figures," right, unveil the "Hidden Figures Way" street sign at a dedication ceremony, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The 300 block of E Street SW in front of the NASA Headquarters building was designated as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, listens during testimony in front of the Senate Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC. The Senate hearing focused on assured access to space.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer and Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer and Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer and Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer and Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
jsc2018e083385 – (Sept. 20, 2018) – Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump visits NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Pictured from left are Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Lieutenant Governor of Texas Dan Patrick.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer and Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, asks a question during a hearing in front of the Senate Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC. The Senate hearing focused on assured access to space.
U.S. Senator for Texas Ted Cruz visits Orion at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Feb. 8, 2013. Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer and Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa discussed Orion progress with the Senator. Part of Batch image transfer
jsc2020e000650 (Jan. 10, 2020) --- The 2017 Class of Astronauts poses for a portrait with Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In the front row (from left) are, NASA astronauts Jonny Kim, Jessica Watkins, Kayla Barron, Jasmin Moghbeli, Loral O'Hara, Zena Cardman and Raja Chari. In the back row (from left) are, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Jennifer Sidey-Gibbon, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Bob Hines and Warren Hoburg. This is the first class of astronauts to graduate under the Artemis program and are now eligible for assignments to the International Space Station, Artemis missions to the Moon, and ultimately, missions to Mars.
jsc2018e083375 – (Sept. 20, 2018) – NASA Chief Flight Director Holly Ridings shows Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump around the International Space Station Flight Control Room in the Mission Control Center during a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center. She was joined by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. Representative Brian Babin, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, and Johnson Center Director Mark Geyer.
jsc2018e083375 – (Sept. 20, 2018) – NASA Chief Flight Director Holly Ridings shows Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump around the International Space Station Flight Control Room in the Mission Control Center during a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center. She was joined by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. Representative Brian Babin, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, and Johnson Center Director Mark Geyer.
jsc2018e083384 – (Sept. 20, 2018) – Ivanka Trump visits NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Pictured from left are Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer, Johnson Space Center Deputy Director Vanessa Wyche, U.S. Representative Brian Babin and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
jsc2023e018469 (April 3, 2023) -- The Artemis II crew is seen on stage with the elected officials from the state of Texas and NASA leadership after being announced during a Monday, April 3, 2023, news conference at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The crew is comprised of Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen. The four astronauts will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. From left, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, NASA astronauts Pilot Victor Glover, Commander Reid Wiseman, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch, U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Representative Brian Babin.
jsc2020e000651 (Jan. 10, 2020) --- The 2017 Class of Astronauts poses for a portrait with NASA officals and Texas Senators at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In the front row (from left) are, NASA astronauts Jonny Kim, Jessica Watkins, Kayla Barron, Jasmin Moghbeli, Loral O'Hara, Zena Cardman and Raja Chari and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen. In the back row (from left) are, Chief of the Astronuat Office Patrick Forrester, Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Jennifer Sidey-Gibbon, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Bob Hines and Warren Hoburg, Johnson Space Center Deputy Director Vanessa Wyche and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman. This is the first class of astronauts to graduate under the Artemis program and are now eligible for assignments to the International Space Station, Artemis missions to the Moon, and ultimately, missions to Mars.
jsc2020e000653 (Jan. 10, 2020) --- The 2017 Class of Astronauts poses for a portrait with NASA officals and Texas Senators at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In the front row (from left) are, NASA astronauts Jonny Kim, Jessica Watkins, Kayla Barron, Jasmin Moghbeli, Loral O'Hara, Zena Cardman and Raja Chari and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen. In the back row (from left) are, Chief of the Astronuat Office Patrick Forrester, Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Jennifer Sidey-Gibbon, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Bob Hines and Warren Hoburg, Johnson Space Center Deputy Director Vanessa Wyche and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman. This is the first class of astronauts to graduate under the Artemis program and are now eligible for assignments to the International Space Station, Artemis missions to the Moon, and ultimately, missions to Mars.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-AZ, ask a question during the Aviation and Space Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing titled “The Emerging Space Environment: Operational, Technical, and Policy Challenges.”, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)