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Updated May 8th, 2021 at 17:15 IST

NASA's new chief big on climate, moon landing

NASA's new administrator is big on tackling climate and diversifying promoting women, but hedging on whether the U.S. can put astronauts on the moon by 2024.

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NASA's new administrator is big on tackling climate and diversifying promoting women, but hedging on whether the U.S. can put astronauts on the moon by 2024.

In his first news interview since becoming NASA's top official this week, former Sen. Bill Nelson told The Associated Press on Friday that measuring the climate is a top issue.

He also wants to diversify the NASA work force so it better reflects America.

As for landing astronauts on the moon, Nelson says the goal remains 2024, a deadline set by the previous administration.

But he cautions space is hard and he needs more time to review the matter, especially with a contract protest involving the human lunar lander.

Vice President Kamala Harris ceremonially swore in former Senator Bill Nelson on Monday.

 

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Published May 8th, 2021 at 17:15 IST

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