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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 24 > Retired astronaut picked for top post at NASA

Retired astronaut picked for top post at NASA

By Seth Borenstein / The Bulletin
May 24, 2009

HOUSTON — The nation’s turbulent space program could be run by one of its own, a calming well-liked former space shuttle commander.

President Barack Obama on Saturday chose retired astronaut Gen. Charles Bolden to lead NASA. If confirmed, Bolden, who has flown in space four....

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