âIt is an exciting time for our space programâ: Harris to lead National Space Council By Chris Williams Ingenuity: NASAâs first aircraft on Mars NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter will make history's first attempt at powered flight on another planet. (Source: NASA) WASHINGTON - Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday that she will accept her role to lead the National Space Council and further the county’s mission in space exploration. "As I've said before: In America, when we shoot for the moon, we plant our flag on it," she tweeted. "I am honored to lead our National Space Council."