U.S. Transport Secretary Duffy to Lead NASA in Interim Role

U.S. Transport Secretary Duffy to Lead NASA in Interim Role
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will serve as the interim administrator of NASA. This decision comes after the resignation of NASA's previous administrator, Jim Bridenstine, on January 20th, 2021. Duffy, a former Navy pilot and astronaut, has been involved in NASA's commercial space program. He will now lead the agency until a new administrator is confirmed by the Senate.
Continuing Progress in the Space Industry
This leadership change comes at a critical time for NASA, as the agency works towards its goal of returning humans to the moon by 2024. Under Bridenstine's leadership, NASA also made significant progress in partnering with private companies to develop new space technology. With Duffy at the helm, there is hope for a smooth transition and continued progress in the space