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Trump re-nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator

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Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:42:14 +0000

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President Donald Trump has officially re-nominated billionaire philanthropist
and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to serve The post Trump re-nominates
Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .

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President Donald Trump has officially re-nominated billionaire philanthropist
and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to serve as NASAs Administrator,
replacing interim leader Sean Duffy after a contentious 12-month period 
marked by political maneuvering, public disputes, and shifting priorities in
U.S. space policy. 

The announcement was made on November 4, 2025, via Trumps Truth Social
platform, where he commended Duffys four-month interim tenure while
emphasizing Isaacmans qualifications. 

Sean Duffy has done an incredible job as Interim Administrator of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Trump stated. This
evening, I am pleased to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business
leader, philanthropist, pilot, and astronaut, as Administrator of NASA. 

Jareds 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. 

Isaacman, 42, is the founder of Shift4 Payments, a global payment processing
company he started at age 16 in his parents basement, which has grown into a
multi-billion-dollar enterprise. 

An accomplished aviator, he holds over 7,000 hours of flight time in military
jets and set multiple world records, including the fastest around-the-world
flight in a light jet in 2009, raising funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

His space achievements include commanding the 2021 Inspiration4 missionthe
first all-civilian orbital spaceflight aboard SpaceXs Crew Dragonwhich raised
over $250 million for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, with Isaacman
personally donating $100 million. 

In 2024, he led the Polaris Dawn mission, becoming the first private citizen
to perform a spacewalk, advancing private space exploration and scientific
research. 

These feats, combined with his business acumen and philanthropy, position him
as a trailblazer in the new space economy. 

Accepting the nomination on X, Issacman expressed thanks to Trump and Duffy
for his skilful management. Thank you, Mr. President @POTUS , for this
opportunity. It will be an honor to serve my country under your leadership. I
am also very grateful to @SecDuffy , who skillfully oversees @NASA alongside
his many other responsibilities. 

The support from the space-loving community has been overwhelming. I am not
sure how I earned the trust of so many, but I will do everything I can to 
live up to those expectations, Isaacman wrote. 

Duffy, despite his efforts to secure the permanent position, publicly 
endorsed the move. 

Thank you @realDonaldTrump for the honor to lead @NASA. Weve made giant leaps
in our mission to return to the Moon before China. Its critical for our
national security and national pride that we win the next space race.
Congratulations to @rookisaacman. I wish him all the success and will ensure
the transition is seamless, Duffy posted on X. 

This development coincides with the one-year mark since Trumps election as 
the 47th President on November 5, 2024. During his first term, NASA endured a
record 458-day leadership gap before Jim Bridenstines confirmation. This 
time, Trump initially nominated Isaacman in December 2024, reportedly at Elon
Musks suggestion. 

Tensions arose in April 2025 when a rift between Trump and Musk prompted the
nominations withdrawal days before Senate confirmation, despite Isaacman
passing the committee 19-9. 

NASA then operated under acting civil servant Janet Petro until Duffy, as
Transportation Secretary, assumed the interim role in July 2025a decision
Isaacman supported publicly. 

Reports indicate Duffy relished the position for its favorable publicity amid
transportation sector challenges. However, his Fox News and CNBC appearances
criticizing SpaceXs Starship readiness for Artemis III fueled backlash. 

Musk retaliated on X, labeling Duffy Sean Dummy and Sean Dangerously Stupid
Dummy. 

Further rumors, first from the Wall Street Journal in October 2025, suggested
Duffy aimed to integrate NASA into the Department of Transportation, 
retaining influence. 

Ars Technica reported Duffys team ramping up lobbying against Isaacman,
circulating the 62-page Athena document.

In recent weeks, copies of an intriguing policy document have started to
spread among space lobbyists on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The plan 
bears the title Athena." Why is it appearing now? https://t.co/QTTB45YFx2 

The plan favors fixed-price contracts (e.g., SpaceXs Dragon) over cost-plus
models (e.g., Boeings Starliner, SLS, Orion), which traditional firms 
struggle with. 

In response to the leak, Isaacman clarified on X: NASA should reduce
bureaucracy, align departments for agility, increase astronaut launches,
revive the Payload Specialist program, and expand CLPS-like initiatives for
planetary sciencepreferring multiple $100 million missions over one overdue
billion-dollar effort. 

He refuted favoritism: This plan never favored any one vendor, never
recommended closing centers, or directed the cancellation of programs before
objectives were achieved. 

The re-nomination holds political weight, signaling a push toward commercial
innovation. 

Next steps remain unclear amid the ongoing government shutdown; Isaacman may
bypass prior processes for a direct Senate vote, though a full redo is
possible. 

The Senate continues judicial nominations, potentially allowing progress. As
NASA pursues lunar returns ahead of China, Isaacmans potential leadership
could usher in an agile, economy-focused era with an innovative approach to
exploration. 

The post Trump re-nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator appeared
first on NASASpaceFlight.com .

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