The role of the NASA administrator

If you've heard some rumblings lately from due east, you're not alone. After 10 long years, activity along the Space Coast is reaching epic proportions as public-private partnerships with companies like SpaceX are thriving. Soon, it won't be just about going to the International Space Station. The moon, and eventually Mars, are in our sights, but with these new partnerships with private businesses, what's the role of NASA and the NASA administrator?   We talk exclusively with the former head of NASA Charles Bolden on this week's Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite and he shares what his role was like, what it was like flying the space shuttle and much more. IN THIS EPISODE Former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden's Twitter: @cboldenjr ABOUT THE SHOW Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don't capture the context of the whole story. "Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite" expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida.