SpaceX Partner Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA

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Trump’s NASA Pick: SpaceX Partner Jared Isaacman Takes Flight

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: December 05, 2024

Key Takeaways

Jared Isaacman is nominated by Trump to lead NASA, succeeding Bill Nelson as the 15th administrator of the agency;
Isaacman’s spaceflight experience, including Inspiration4, and ties with SpaceX make him a strong candidate for NASA’s leadership;
With a background in defense aerospace, Isaacman aims to push NASA into a new era of exploration and innovation.

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Trump’s NASA Pick: SpaceX Partner Jared Isaacman Takes Flight

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Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), according to the announcement by United States President-elect Donald Trump on December 4.

Should his appointment be confirmed, Isaacman would succeed Bill Nelson, a seasoned Democrat from Florida, and become the 15th individual to lead NASA.

Isaacman is closely linked to Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX. He played a key role in the Inspiration4 mission in 2021, a landmark private spaceflight that utilized SpaceX's Crew Dragon Resilience spacecraft.

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Before his rise in fintech and space exploration, Isaacman co-founded and led Draken International, a defense aerospace contractor serving the US Department of Defense. His background in defense and aerospace will likely inform his new role at NASA.

Trump noted in his post:

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.

Following Trump's announcement, Isaacman posted on X, saying, "I am honored to receive President Trump’s nomination to serve as the next Administrator of NASA. Having been fortunate to see our amazing planet from space, I am passionate about America leading the most incredible adventure in human history".

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