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US Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Jim Bridenstine the 13th administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
President Donald Trump-nominated Bridenstine was confirmed NASA’s new head after the Senate voted 50-49.
Once sworn in, he will oversee the US space agency’s ongoing mission of exploration and discovery.
TheNewsGuru reports Bridenstine was a pilot in the US Navy Reserve and former executive director of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium.
He was elected to the US Congress in 2012 to represent Oklahoma’s First Congressional District.
He currently serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space and Technology Committee.
“It is an honour to be confirmed by the US Senate to serve as NASA Administrator,” said Bridenstine.
Bridenstine will take over from acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot, who has been leading the space agency since its previous administrator Charles Bolden, retired in the wake of the 2016 elections.
“I am pleased to have Rep. Bridenstine nominated to lead our team. I look forward to ensuring a smooth transition and sharing the great work the NASA team is doing,” Lightfoot said in a statement.
In further comments, Bridenstine said, “I am humbled by this opportunity,… I look forward to working with the outstanding team at NASA to achieve the President’s vision for American leadership in space”.
Meanwhile, US Vice President Mike Pence has congratulated the new NASA boss, expressing optimism he will make much impacts.
“Congrats Rep Bridenstine on being confirmed as the next @NASA Administrator! Under @POTUS, America will lead in space once again. We look forward to working with Jim Bridenstine to restore America’s proud legacy of leadership in space- essential to our nat’l security & prosperity,” the Vice President tweeted.