Trailblazing civilian astronaut Jared Isaacman is once again President Donald Trump’s choice for NASA’s administrator.
“This evening, I am pleased to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business leader, philanthropist, pilot, and astronaut, as Administrator of NASA. Jared’s passion for Space, astronaut experience, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of exploration, unlocking the mysteries of the universe, and advancing the new Space economy, make him ideally suited to lead NASA into a bold new Era,” Trump said on Truth Social on Nov. 4. “Congratulations to Jared, his wife Monica, and their children, Mila and Liv.”
Originally selected to head America’s space program in December 2024, Isaacman’s consideration process advanced past the Senate committee hearings to be voted on by the entire upper chamber. However, that nomination was suddenly revoked on May 31 before lawmakers could make a decision….