NASA Administrator outlines ‘Moon to Mars’ initiative

by Stephen Kuper

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has followed on from the US State of the Union address to deliver the “State of NASA” address to outline the US government’s plans for “Moon to Mars” exploration and the FY2021 budget.

NASA centres across the United States opened their doors to media and social media for “State of NASA” events, including a televised program featuring remarks from Rep.Steven Palazzo (MS-4) and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the agency’s mission to go to the moon, Mars and worlds beyond.

Events at NASA centres coincided with the White House’s release of NASA’s fiscal year 2021 budget and will include media tours and presentations on the agency’s exploration goals, innovative technologies developed and under development, scientific discoveries made as NASA explores Earth and our universe, and advancements in next-generation air travel. READ MORE