<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>President Trump appointed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as interim NASA leader.</li><li>Although unusual, the move makes sense for Trump, providing direct access to NASA.</li><li>Duffy lacks space background but showed interest in spaceflight as FAA Administrator.</li><li>His political ties may influence budget cuts and deep space exploration plans at NASA.</li><li>Duffy's appointment brings clarity but also raises concerns about NASA's future direction.</li></ul>

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