Jim Bridenstine: “So who has the authority in orbit?”

I think there is a concern that I have heard and the concern is schedule pressure.

I think, Mr. Ranking Member, that would put us in a position to make landing in 2024 very, very difficult.

The more launches, the more one of them could have, you know, a problem.

If we are putting American astronauts on those vehicles, without question, it is not just up to them, it is up to us as well.