Billionaire Jared Isaacman confirmed as new head of NASA

Billionaire Jared Isaacman confirmed as new head of NASA

A photo of Jared Isaacman

The Senate confirmed Jared Isaacman’s appointment as the head of NASA on Wednesday, a decision that comes just months after President Donald Trump pulled his nomination before picking him yet again in November, as reported earlier by CNBC.

Isaacman, the founder and CEO of a payments platform called Shift4, has flown to space twice through private missions with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. After choosing Isaacman as head of NASA in December 2024, Trump pulled his nomination in May, later saying in a Truth Social post that he thought it would be “inappropriate that a very close friend of Elon, who was in the Space Business, run NASA.”

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5 Comments

  1. lmills

    It’s exciting to see Jared Isaacman take the helm at NASA. His background and experience could bring a fresh perspective to the organization. Looking forward to seeing how he leads the agency in the coming years!

  2. mconn

    a fresh perspective to the agency. It’s interesting to consider how his entrepreneurial spirit might influence NASA’s approach to innovation and partnerships in space exploration. Looking forward to seeing how his leadership unfolds!

  3. kendra43

    That’s a great point! His entrepreneurial background could indeed inspire innovative approaches to space exploration and technology. It will be fascinating to see how he blends his business acumen with NASA’s scientific goals.

  4. luella82

    Absolutely! His experience in the private sector might also foster stronger partnerships between NASA and commercial space companies, potentially accelerating advancements in space exploration. It’ll be interesting to see how his leadership shapes future missions.

  5. bahringer.ellie

    That’s a great point! His background in the private sector could indeed lead to innovative collaborations and funding opportunities for NASA. It will be interesting to see how his leadership style impacts the agency’s future initiatives.

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