Eli Hobson

> When President Gore asked me to serve, I felt I had to repay my debt to my country.
>
> Eli Hobson, Season 4, Episode 1, "Glasnost"

**Eli Hobson** is the administrator of NASA as of 2003. Prior to his tenure at NASA, he served as the CEO of Chrysler and saved the company by leaning into the boom of electric vehicles.

## History

### Season 4

Just before Grigory Kuznetsov made contact with XF Kronos, Eli Hobson made a speech on Mars' next step on becoming a self sustaining colony, thanks to everyone involved. Later, he complimented Aleida Rosales for bringing her kid in to watch the mission. He explained when he was young, his father brought him to work at a Chrysler factory, but he was more interested in the vending machines. Regardless, he believed that day instilled interest in him to follow in his fathers footsteps.

After the Kronos Mission tragedy, Eli reached out to Danielle Poole, hoping to have her come out of retirement to replace George Peters as commander of Happy Valley. Although Poole was hesitant, Eli noted that she must've accpeted his invite for the first time for a reason.

Eli was given a demonstration by Kelly Baldwin of the capabilities of Dev Ayesa's robotics company on finding life on Mars. However, despite being impressed, he told Kelly that he had to priortize bringing back the Asteroid Mining program, which in turn can help fund Kelly's ambitions. Later, Eli had a meeting with Aleida. Eli explained that Aleida is welcome as soon as her mental health improves, but Aleida insisted she was ready. After some hesitation, Eli welcomed her back but Aleida abruptly resigned shortly after, leaving Eli confused.

After the 2003 Soviet coup d'état became public, Eli left a video message for Happy Valley to let them know that Al Gore was expected to condemn the coup as well that they've lost all communications with Roscosmos.

After learning that Svetlana Zakharova was ordered by the Soviet Union to return home after criically injuring Vasily Galkin, Eli wanted to stand up for Svetlana. However, Eli had concerns what it could mean for the M-7 Treaty if they violated one of the terms, but insisted on looking for a compromise with Irina Morozova. However, Morozova stood her ground and told Eli they'd reconsider their participation in the alliance if they didn't comply.

Al Gore then tore Eli apart for his handling of the situation, afraid the Cold War could re-ignite. Later, a stressed Eli rode on his stationary bike. His wife came by and knew something was wrong, and consoled him. As they discussed their retirement plans, Eli devised a plan to have Svetlana stand trial in India, which is the only neutral nation in the M-7 alliance. Eli quickly made his way to CSC where he proposed the idea to both sides, which they agreed on.

## See also

* NASA administrator
* Thomas Paine
* Harold Weisner
* Ellen Wilson
* Richard Truly
* NASA

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *For All Mankind* TV Series - Season 4, Episode 1: "Glasnost"
2. ↑ *For All Mankind* TV Series - Season 4, Episode 2: "Have A Nice Sol"
3. ↑ *For All Mankind* TV Series - Season 4, Episode 3: "The Bear Hug"
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 *For All Mankind* TV Series - Season 4, Episode 4: "House Divided"