US EditionSenate panel advances nominee in his second run to lead NASA
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced Isaacman's NASA nomination in an 18-10 vote amid concerns over Project Athena and his ties to SpaceX, with bipartisan support from three Democrats.
- On Dec. 8, the Senate Commerce Committee advanced Jared Isaacman’s nomination to be NASA administrator to the full Senate, approving it on an 18-10 vote for the second time.
- Isaacman was first nominated earlier this year, his initial nomination was withdrawn in May by President Donald Trump amid a dispute with Elon Musk, and he was renominated in November.
- At his Dec. 3 confirmation hearing, Jared Isaacman faced questions about Project Athena, denying conflicts with SpaceX and standing behind the draft plan as Sen. John Hickenlooper submitted 16 detailed questions.
- A full Senate vote now stands between Isaacman and confirmation, and if confirmed before 2025 ends, he must balance NASA’s uncertain future with Artemis II’s four astronauts mission in early 2026.
- The committee grouped Jared Isaacman’s nomination with seven other nominees last week, viewers saw static on the executive session webcast possibly due to a Capitol building room change, and two Democrats reversed support without explanation.
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It would be a remarkable comeback: Jared Isaacman is once again about to take over the leadership of the U.S. Space Agency. Elon Musk's confidant has a lot to do in space.
Senate committee advances Isaacman nomination a second time
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the nomination of Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator to the full Senate in a Dec. 8 vote. The post Senate committee advances Isaacman nomination a second time appeared first on SpaceNews.
Washington, Dec 8 (EFE).- The Senate Committee on Trade, Science and Transport approved on Monday, by 18 votes in favour and 10 against, the nomination of Jared Isaacman, proposed by President Donald Trump, as the next NASA administrator, in a process marked by the unanimous support of Republicans and divisions among Democrats. Isaacman, a multimillion-dollar businessman and participant in two private space missions aboard SpaceX rockets, has ha…
Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman is very likely to become the new head of NASA. He will succeed interim administrator Sean Duffy, appointed by Trump. Isaacman takes over at a time when the space agency is facing significant challenges. Severe budget cuts are possible, and the manned lunar program is threatened with delays. A Senate committee approved Isaacman's nomination just after midnight (Dutch time). The full Senate is expected to vote on th…
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The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has advanced Jared Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA. Isaacman, a private astronaut and e-commerce mogul, plans to return U.S. astronauts to the moon before China. His nomination emphasizes independence from SpaceX and the potential geopolitical implications of a space race with China.
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