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Billionaire SpaceX backer Jared Isaacman nominated to head NASA


Published on 2024-12-05 00:02:28 - Tim Hastings, N@N
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  • President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated billionaire SpaceX backer and close Elon Musk associate Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator.

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and backer of SpaceX, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the head of NASA. Isaacman, who founded Shift4 Payments and is known for his spaceflight endeavors, including commanding the Inspiration4 mission, brings a unique blend of private sector experience and space travel to the role. His nomination comes at a time when NASA is increasingly collaborating with private companies to achieve its goals, such as returning humans to the Moon and eventually Mars. Isaacman's leadership could potentially steer NASA towards more innovative partnerships and missions, leveraging his firsthand experience in space and his business acumen. However, his nomination still requires Senate confirmation.

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