Charles F. Bolden, Jr.
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Education Secretary Hosts DC Students for Talk with Space StationWASHINGTON -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan are hosting Washington area middle and high school students Thursday for a live discussion with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. In this article: Washington, NASA, NASA TV, Department of Education, International Space Station, Space Shuttle, Canadian Space Agency, Robert Thirsk, and Nicole Stott |
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boston.com - Science news | July 16, 2009
Senate confirms ex-astronaut Bolden to head NASA
...head NASA WASHINGTON-The Senate confirmed on Wednesday retired astronaut Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden as administrator of NASA, just in time for the space agency's 40th anniversary celebrations of man's first steps on the moon. His...
In this article: Charles Bolden, NASA, The Pentagon, George W. Bush, Apollo 11, Space Shuttle, Space Shuttle Endeavour, and Hubble Space Telescope
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Orlando Sentinel | October 09, 2009
NASA finishes bombing run of the moon
...screen hanging in the journalism museum's lobby. NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden and his deputy, Lori Garver, attended the affair and were joined by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. "We at NASA are very proud of LCROSS, because it...
In this article: NASA, Charlie Bolden, Moon, Washington, Virginia, Apollo 11, Hydrogen, and Buzz Aldrin
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Times of India | September 10, 2009
In pics: New space images from Hubble telescope
The event, which included Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., and the NASA administrator, Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr., who is retired from the Marine Corps, was a mix of science and celebration of the human spirit and innovation. "I'm...
In this article: NASA, Hubble Space Telescope, Edward Weiler, K. Megan McArthur, Shuttle Atlantis, Space Shuttle, and University of California, Berkeley
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USATODAY.com | July 16, 2009
Senate confirms SC's ex-astronaut Bolden at NASA
Senate confirms SC's ex-astronaut Bolden at NASA In this July 8, 2009 file photo provided by NASA, retired astronaut Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, then nominee as the administrator of NASA, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the...
In this article: Charles Bolden, NASA, The Pentagon, George W. Bush, Washington, South Carolina, All rights reserved, and Mars
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TechFlash | October 21, 2009
NASA chief touts Bezos' space flight project, Blue Origin
...aims to take paying customers into orbit. Here's an excerpt from a speech Bolden gave yesterday (pdf, 5 pages) to the National Association of Investment Companies in Washington, D.C.: Some of the most exciting companies in America...
In this article: Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos, NASA, SpaceX, Amazon.com, Charles Bolden, Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson, and International Space Station
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washingtonpost.com | July 22, 2009
NASA's Charlie Bolden Gets Verklempt
...and he's also prone to choking up. Making his first major staff appearance as NASA administrator, Bolden spoke before agency employees Tuesday at Washington headquarters along with his deputy, Lori Garver. Over the course of 35 minutes of...
In this article: Charlie Bolden, NASA, Barack Obama, Mars, Neil Armstrong, Bill Nelson, and Apollo 11
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NASA Breaking News | September 03, 2009
NASA Webcast Connects Students with Astronauts, New Hubble Images
...with Astronauts, New Hubble Images WASHINGTON -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and space shuttle astronauts will participate in live education webcasts on Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. EDT and Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. On Sept. 8, students will hear...
In this article: NASA, Charles Bolden, E mail, Space Shuttle, Hubble Space Telescope, Scott Altman, and Ray J
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Charles Frank "Charlie" Bolden, Jr. (born August 19, 1946 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States) is the current Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps major general, and former NASA astronaut. A 1968 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he became a Marine Aviator and test pilot. After his service as an astronaut, he became Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. Bolden is the virtual host of the Shuttle Launch Experience attraction at Kennedy Space Center. Bolden also serves on the board of directors for the Military Child Education Coalition.
On May 23, 2009, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Bolden as NASA Administrator, and Lori Garver as Deputy NASA Administrator. Bolden was confirmed by the Senate on July 15, 2009. He is the first African American to head the agency on a permanent basis.
- Birth Date:
- August 19, 1946
- Birthplace:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Term of Military Service:
- 1968–2004
- Occupation:
- Marine, astronaut, NASA Administrator
- Rank:
- Major General
- Allegiance:
- United States of America
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