Bill Nelson - Wikipedia
Clarence William Nelson II (born September 29, 1942) is an American politician, attorney, and former astronaut who served from 2001 to 2019 as a United States senator from Florida and from 2021 to 2025 as the administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term
1 day ago · Former NASA administrator Bill Nelson peels a grapefruit on NASA's Columbia space shuttle during an Earth orbit as part of the STS 61-C mission which flew between Jan. 12 and Jan. 19, 1986.
NASA's Bill Nelson writes letter to next leader - WESH Channel 2
1 day ago · Bill Nelson's letter serves as both a farewell and a call to action, reminding all involved in NASA's mission of the vital role they play in shaping humanity's future in space. Nelson was sworn in ...
Bill Nelson - NASA
May 3, 2021 · As the 14th NASA administrator, Sen. Bill Nelson led America’s space agency from May 3, 2021, to Jan. 20, 2025. In that capacity, Nelson carried out President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ vision to propel American leadership on Earth, in the skies, and in the stars, for the benefit of all.
Nelson pens letter to next NASA head as KSC’s Petro becomes …
1 day ago · NASA head Bill Nelson offers advice for successor in farewell interview. He paid homage to the history of KSC while pushing NASA’s plans for the Artemis missions in the future, including the ...
Bill Nelson | Biography, NASA, & Facts | Britannica
6 days ago · Bill Nelson, American Democratic politician who represented Florida in the U.S. Senate from 2001 to 2019. He had previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1979–91). Nelson was the second sitting member of Congress to travel into space (1986). In 2021 he became administrator of NASA.
NASA boss Bill Nelson on leadership, future of space exploration
Dec 19, 2024 · NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who has led the agency into a new era of space exploration, is preparing to step down after four years at the helm.
Temperatures Rising: NASA Confirms 2024 Warmest Year on Record
Jan 10, 2025 · “Once again, the temperature record has been shattered — 2024 was the hottest year since record keeping began in 1880,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “Between record breaking temperatures and wildfires currently threatening our centers and workforce in California, it has never been more important to understand our changing planet.”
NASA to Explore Two Landing Options for Returning Samples …
Jan 7, 2025 · NASA is expected to confirm the program – and its design – in the second half of 2026. “Pursuing two potential paths forward will ensure that NASA is able to bring these samples back from Mars with significant cost and schedule saving compared to the previous plan,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
2024 State of NASA Address from Administrator Bill Nelson
Mar 11, 2024 · NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses the agency’s goals for the benefit of humanity during the annual State of NASA address on Monday, March 11. The event coincided with the release of the Biden-Harris Administration’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal.