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Vice President Kamala Harris confirms role as new chair of National Space Council, saying she is 'honored' to take up the role
Business Insider ^ | May 2, 2021 | ZAHRA TAYEB

Posted on 05/02/2021 12:44:46 PM PDT by upchuck

The Biden administration on Saturday appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to chair the National Space Council, according to senior administration officials.

Harris confirmed her new position on Twitter, writing: "As I've said before: In America, when we shoot for the moon, we plant our flag on it. I am honored to lead our National Space Council."

According to an official, Kamala intends to put her own personal stamp on the council. Her priorities are focused on policies including the advancement of STEM education, cybersecurity, supporting the long-term sustainability of commercial space activity, and diversity in the workforce, CNN reported.

The council was first created by the executive order by President George H.W. Bush. Following the Bush administration, the council was essentially demobilized until it was reestablished by another executive order from President Donald Trump in 2017, per Politico.

The Biden administration plans to operate the work under that same executive order from 2017 but intends to review it to see if changes are necessary, according to CNN.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Humor
KEYWORDS: bidenadm; blueorigin; california; elonmusk; heelsupharris; hyenaharris; jeffbezos; kamala; kamalaharris; nasa; nationalspacecouncil; spacex
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To: Nathan _in_Arkansas

Whitey’s on the moon!


21 posted on 05/02/2021 12:53:01 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: cranked

qualified = unqualified. My bad.


22 posted on 05/02/2021 12:53:19 PM PDT by cranked
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To: upchuck

Meanwhile, the Congressional Black Caucus is demanding a government program because too many of the stars in space are white, and there are only a tiny number of “token” black holes. $8-10 trillion dollars should “fix” this problem.


23 posted on 05/02/2021 12:54:05 PM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Poor kids are just as bright, just as talented, as white kids." - Joe Biden Aug 8, 2019)
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To: upchuck

Heels Up In Space for another first!


24 posted on 05/02/2021 12:54:57 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: upchuck

According to an official, Kamala intends to put her own personal stamp on the council. Her priorities are focused on policies including the advancement of STEM education, cybersecurity, supporting the long-term sustainability of commercial space activity, and diversity in the workforce, while getting rid of that insufferable bore and money grubbing Musk, CNN reported.


25 posted on 05/02/2021 12:55:46 PM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: upchuck

: “As I’ve said before: In America, when we shoot for the moon, we plant our flag on it. I am honored to lead our National Space Council.”

When?

When did she say that before? I call bullshit.

She MAY have said “when I moon America, somebody plants their flag on it”......

.......But I doubt she’s ever had a cursory thought about the National Space Council.

RLTW


26 posted on 05/02/2021 12:57:26 PM PDT by military cop (I carry a .45....cause they don't make a .46....)
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To: upchuck

Great —now she’s officially taking up space!


27 posted on 05/02/2021 12:58:49 PM PDT by Joann37
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To: Salvavida

But . . . but . . . she has a law degree! When will those other space pioneers ever catch up?


28 posted on 05/02/2021 1:00:42 PM PDT by firebrand ( )
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To: Salvavida

This is both high comedy and tragic at the same time. She is too stupid to even sit in a dunce chair let alone this one.


29 posted on 05/02/2021 1:04:29 PM PDT by Afterguard (Deplorable me! )
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To: upchuck

Too bad for her but the president of the space council is normally the Vice President. So the article is a stretch that this some new position relative to the office. Her response is pro forma before taking the position. Now we need to see what damage will happen with the moon and Mars missions.


30 posted on 05/02/2021 1:05:15 PM PDT by Liaison (TANSTAAFL)
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To: upchuck

Too bad for her but the president of the space council is normally the Vice President. So the article is a stretch that this some new position relative to the office. Her response is pro forma before taking the position. Now we need to see what damage will happen with the moon and Mars missions.


31 posted on 05/02/2021 1:05:15 PM PDT by Liaison (TANSTAAFL)
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To: Salvavida

Heels in space?


32 posted on 05/02/2021 1:06:54 PM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to says it.)
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To: rarestia

You’re not alone FRiend.


33 posted on 05/02/2021 1:07:27 PM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to says it.)
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy

and there are only a tiny number of “token” black holes.
= = = = = = = = =

To ‘solve’ this problem, they will force them to be called White holes, and while they are at it, White Ice, good guys will be wearing Black hats and a Black Cat crossing your path will be considered Good Luck...

and on and on and on and on


34 posted on 05/02/2021 1:07:43 PM PDT by xrmusn (6/98 "Message to GOP "GO FUnd YOURSELF")
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To: upchuck

Being a Space Case, and knowing about Outer Space are two different things.


35 posted on 05/02/2021 1:10:46 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: Puppage

Perfect role for a true SPACE CADET!!


36 posted on 05/02/2021 1:10:55 PM PDT by milagro (There is no peace in appeasement! )
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To: Liaison

I just knew this was from the Babylon Bee


37 posted on 05/02/2021 1:11:15 PM PDT by orlop9
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To: upchuck

Lazy B-.

So is that another job she won’t bother to show up for?

Why haven’t you gone down to the border, whore?


38 posted on 05/02/2021 1:12:10 PM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: milagro

She’s an airhead
Stungun and mace, Kharmann Ghia plates say “Lost in Space”


39 posted on 05/02/2021 1:12:45 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: upchuck

It’s not an honor. It’s a responsibility.


40 posted on 05/02/2021 1:23:59 PM PDT by Brilliant
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