US President Trump announces Oklahoma Congressman James Bridenstine as NASA head
The Republican Congressman from Oklahoma had backed Trump during the presidential campaign, media reported.
Although he was a long favourite for the post, the nomination drew fire from two US senators from Florida who questioned the Oklahoma representative's qualifications to lead such a complex and highly technical agency, reported NDTV.
Bridenstine is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Image: Jim Bridenstine/Facebook
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