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Bill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chief
Science editor, BBC News
Bill Nelson, a US senator and one-time astronaut, has been nominated to be the next head of Nasa.
The 78-year-old is seen as a moderate Democrat, and his nomination by President Joe Biden on Friday drew bipartisan praise.
He will need to be confirmed in the Senate before he can take up the role.
Mr Nelson said he was "honoured" to be picked to lead the US space agency, adding that he would "help lead Nasa into an exciting future".
In a statement, the White House said he was "known as the go-to senator for our nation's space programme" for many years.
"Almost every piece of space and science law has had his imprint," it said.
The Republican Senator from Florida, Marco Rubio, said: "I cannot think of anyone better to lead Nasa."
In a statement, Mr Nelson said Nasa's workforce "radiates optimism, ingenuity and a can-do spirit." He added: "The Nasa team continues to a
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