• Senate committee considers nominations for NASA CFO and inspector general.
• Joshua Shoemaker and Robert Steinau are the nominees for the respective positions.
• Nominees focus on financial accountability and cybersecurity challenges.
• Senate Commerce Committee to vote on nominees on November 18.

The nominations may indicate a shift towards increased financial transparency and accountability at NASA. The focus on cybersecurity challenges suggests a growing concern about the security of NASA's systems and data, which could have implications for the agency's partnerships with private companies and its ability to protect sensitive information.