James Bridenstine

James Bridenstine is an American politician and former NASA administrator, having served from 2018 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented Oklahoma's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. Bridenstine has been influential in advocating for space exploration and the development of NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars. His leadership at NASA emphasized the importance of partnerships with commercial space companies and international collaborations.