Cooperation in Space Part 1: The View from NASA

Jim Bridenstine, NASA’s newest director, talks about NASA’s remarkable past, America’s vision for the future of space exploration, and our close cooperation with the Canadian Space Agency in edition of Wilson Center NOW.

The U.S. space program has been a source of national pride and inspiration for decades. From the iconic high of the first lunar landing to the heartbreak of the Challenger disaster, America’s space missions have captured the imaginations of generations and created technological advances that have had an impact far beyond space flight. We recently had the opportunity to speak with NASA’s newest director, Jim Bridenstine. He talks about NASA’s remarkable past, America’s vision for the future of space exploration, and our close cooperation with the Canadian Space Agency in this edition of Wilson Center NOW.

Guests

Canada Institute

The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community.  Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.   Read more

Canada Institute

Science and Technology Innovation Program

The Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) serves as the bridge between technologists, policymakers, industry, and global stakeholders.   Read more

Science and Technology Innovation Program