Jim Bridenstine spoke to astronauts aboard the International Space Station, after he was sworn in as NASA's new administrator on April 23. Jim Bridenstine spoke to astronauts aboard the International Space Station, after he was sworn in as NASA's new administrator on April 23. Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesAfter his first week as NASA administrator, Jim Bridenstine already is juggling starkly different visions of government versus commercial endeavors to explore the moon. Now, the new team at the helm of NASA is searching for effective ways to meet that goal. Initially, commercially-built robotic landers will be able to carry about 200 pounds of scientific instruments to the lunar surface once a year.

Source: Wall Street Journal April 29, 2018 20:26 UTC