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Jared Isaacman, space pioneer and entrepreneur, is nominated by Trump to lead NASA. 4x6xo

Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 17 December 2024 20:09 IST

Trump Nominates Jared Isaacman as Next NASA

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Jared Isaacman, billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut, has been nominated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next NASA , as per several reports. Isaacman, who was born in Union, New Jersey, in February 1983, amassed his fortune by founding the payment-processing company Shift4 Payments at the age of 16. His nomination was announced on December 4, marking Trump's first significant space-related decision ahead of his incoming istration, according to reports.

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Reportedly, Isaacman's wealth has enabled him to become actively involved in space exploration. He commanded Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian orbital space mission in September 2021, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The mission orbited Earth for three days and was aimed at raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This was followed by the Polaris Dawn mission in September 2023, which included the first private spacewalk and set several records, including flying over the Earth's poles, as per sources.

biotechnology, mining, and pathways to new energy sources.” He further highlighted the goal of enabling humanity to live and work in space.

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If confirmed, Isaacman will oversee NASA at a critical time as the agency competes with China in lunar exploration. NASA's Artemis program aims to return astronauts to the Moon by 2027, while China has pledged to land its astronauts by 2030. Speaking at the Spacepower Conference, Isaacman was quoted as saying, “We can't be second” regarding U.S. competitiveness in space.

The future of programs like the Space Launch System (SLS), the Mars Sample Return mission, and transitioning from the International Space Station to commercial low-Earth orbit destinations will be key areas of focus during Isaacman's tenure, as reported by experts. Concerns regarding conflicts of interest due to Isaacman's ties with SpaceX are also expected to arise during Senate confirmation hearings.

While some view Isaacman as an outsider without government experience, others suggest his entrepreneurial success and spaceflight background could bring a fresh perspective to NASA's leadership.

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