Joe Biden picks former senator who flew in space to lead Nasa

Nelson, 78, grew up near Cape Canaveral and was serving as a Democratic congressman when he launched aboard space shuttle Columbia in January 1986. His commander was Charles Bolden Junior, who later served as Nasa administrator under President Barack Obama — at Nelson's urging.

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