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Former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida is sworn in Monday, May 3, 2021, as head of NASA by Vice President Kamala Harris. Nelson's wife Grace is at his side. WASHINGTON — Former Florida Sen. Bill Nelson launched into his new gig on Monday, when Vice President Kamala Harris swore him in to serve as the new NASA administrator. Standing next to his wife, his two children, and a piece of moon rock collected during the Apollo 16 mission, the 78-year-old Nelson expressed gratitude over being tapped for the post, and declared it to be “a new day in space.” “To have the president and vice pr...

Forrmer U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, now nominated to run NASA for the Biden administration. Screenshot WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida returned to a familiar setting on Wednesday — the hearing room of the Senate panel that oversees space policy — where his former colleagues welcomed him back as President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as NASA administrator. Senators from both sides of the aisle praised Nelson as an ideal fit for the post, commending his enthusiasm for space policy, his deep background in the field, and his collegial approach to working wit...