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Donalds Welcomes NASA To The U.S. Capitol: Hosts Astronauts And Senior Leadership

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) hosted National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) leadership, astronauts, and staff for various meetings and events at the United States Capitol.

Dignitaries in attendance included astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, and Nick Hague, as well as the Director of the Kennedy Space Center Janet Petro. Willmore, Williams, and Hague spoke to an audience of assembled Congressional staff, administration staff, and members of the public detailing their journeys to space and the research they collected. Congressman Donalds released the following statement:

"It was an honor to host NASA at the United States Capitol. Thank you to the Director of Kennedy Space Center Janet Petro for joining us in Washington and a special thank you to our heroic astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, and Nick Hague for sharing your stories alongside NASA HQ staff."




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