NASA’s new administrator is big on tackling climate and diversifying the agency's workforce, but hedging on whether the U.S. can put astronauts on the moon by 2024. In his first interview since becoming NASA’s top official this week, former Sen. Bill Nelson told The Associated Press on Friday that tracking climate change is a top issue. He also wants to diversify the space agency's workforce so it reflects America. His underlying vision for NASA: “to explore the heavens with humans and machines.”For landing astronauts on the moon, Nelson said the goal remains 2024, a deadline set by the Trump administration. Might the 78-year-old Nelson — who flew on space shuttle Columbia in 1986 — be interested in a commercial space ride?

Source: Mint May 09, 2021 08:26 UTC