Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA’s next chief
- Isaacman plans to prioritize sending American astronauts to Mars.
- If confirmed, Isaacman would be the fourth NASA administrator to have traveled to space, among 15 total.
- Isaacman intends to prioritize science in his administrative role.
- He stated, 'Stopping at the Moon simply slows down getting to Mars.
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Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency
Jared Isaacman, the nominee for next NASA administrator, has traveled to orbit on two commercial space missions. AP Photo/John RaouxJared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions on April 9, 2025, from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during his confirmation hearing for the position. Should the Senate confirm him, Isaacman will be the first billionaire –…
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