FLORIDA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) chief Jim Bridenstine told lawmakers on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) it was crucial for the United States to maintain a presence in Earth’s orbit after the International Space Station (ISS) is decommissioned so that China does not gain a strategic advantage.
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine (L) applauds at a press conference announcing the conclusion of the rover Opportunity mission on February 13, 2019 in Pasadena, California. After 15 years, the Mars rover has finally stopped responding following an immense dust storm on the planet. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==