Bolden's

Given the wide bipartisan support Bolden's nomination has, I have my doubts as to whether even a Democratic Senator would be able to block it.

NASA's Next Administrator - Charles F. Bolden? - NASA Watch 2009

Given Bolden's denial, this looks to be a miscommunication or misunderstanding.

Charles Bolden to Meet with President Obama - NASA Watch 2009

But while China has hailed Gen Bolden's visit as progress, and still appears keen to expand cooperation, the response from the U.S. has been decidedly muted, reflecting the domestic controversy around his trip.

Orbital Paths of U.S., China Set to Diverge Jeremy Page 2010

Bolden's career ended in 1907, when he was committed to an asylum.

'You want to make a silent film – about jazz?' 2011

Mr. Bolden's comments follow a September report by the U.S. and 11 foreign partners in the international space station that highlighted the controversy.

U.S., Partners Split on Space-Exploration Plans Andy Pasztor 2011

Gen. Bolden's trip stemmed from President Obama's first visit to China last November, when the administration hoped to forge a new partnership on a range of issues, possibly including joint missions to the International Space Station following the grounding of the U.S. space shuttle fleet next year.

Orbital Paths of U.S., China Set to Diverge Jeremy Page 2010

The White House has remained conspicuously silent and NASA has provided even fewer details than Chinese state media about Gen. Bolden's tour of the space facilities, many of which are controlled by the People's Liberation Army.

Orbital Paths of U.S., China Set to Diverge Jeremy Page 2010

Had a chance to listen to General Bolden's introductory comments to NASA employees today, and I was deeply impressed and inspired.

Bolden Wants to Go to Mars - NASA Watch 2009

However, the letter ahead of Gen. Bolden's trip to China, from Republican lawmakers Frank Wolf of Virginia, John Culberson of Texas and Robert Aderholt of Alabama — all on the House Appropriations subcommittee responsible for the NASA budget — as well as Rep. Dana Rohrabacher of California, asked for his "personal assurance" that he wouldn't discuss cooperation on human space flights.

Orbital Paths of U.S., China Set to Diverge Jeremy Page 2010

Armstrong was the personification of Bolden's potential.

'You want to make a silent film – about jazz?' 2011