Bridenstine resigned as director of NASA, barely holding back tears at parting – video

He stepped down as NASA administrator on January 20, the day of Biden’s inauguration.

In his farewell message, Bridenstein emphasized that for the sake of the success of space programs, the main thing is to “eliminate divisions” among people, including between the Republican and Democratic parties, their supporters, international and commercial partners of NASA.

He emphasized that the program for the exploration of the Moon and anchoring people there should continue under the new administration, that this should become the main one for the next step – the colonization of Mars.

“Jim” Bridenstine is a Republican from Oklahoma, although he was born in Michigan. He studied at Rice University (BA) and Cornell University (MBA), and previously served as executive director of the Air and Space Museum and Planetarium in Tulsa. Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy, Major in the US National Guard Air Force (flew E-2C Hawkeye and F-18 Hornet). From April 2018 until joining the White House, Biden was the 13th director of NASA. Promoted the Artemis lunar program, including the creation of the SLS rocket, as well as the entry of private space companies into NASA programs. He is married and has three children. 45 years.

“The idea is to work on all of this together, and we at NASA are doing this. <…> Everyone, all of humanity will benefit from the lunar program, “he said, calling the time at the helm of the Office” the work of a lifetime. ”

Bridenstine called on NASA staff to provide full support for the next director and his team – they will be elected soon. Vice President Michael Pence was the curator of US space programs in 2016-2020:

Mike Pence (photo - NASA / Aubrey Gemignani)

Now acting the Administrator of the Office is Steve Yurchik.

 

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