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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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The search is now on for highly qualified transgender astronauts.


81 posted on 05/02/2021 7:50:02 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("One steps out with actresses, one doesn't marry them."—Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)
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A rat done bit my sister Nell


82 posted on 05/02/2021 7:53:53 PM PDT by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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