Jared Isaacman—a pilot, two-time commercial astronaut, and billionaire tech entrepreneur—is officially the head of NASA. He’s taking charge of an agency that’s reeling from a year of unprecedented uncertainty, and as he attempts to right the ship, he hopes to introduce some sweeping changes as well. In November, a 62-page manifesto outlining Isaacman’s plans for […]
Senators Grill NASA Nominee Over Leaked Plan to Slash Science and Privatize Space
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman returned to Capitol Hill Wednesday for his second confirmation hearing for the role of NASA administrator. Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation grilled him with questions about a leaked document outlining his controversial vision for the agency. The manifesto, titled Project Athena, came up repeatedly during […]
Trump Snubbed Jared Isaacman as NASA Chief, but the Private Astronaut Isn’t Done With Space
Although Jared Isaacman is out of the running for the position of NASA administrator, the space enthusiast is still very much interested in staying in the game. In a recent appearance, Isaacman revealed he would still like to pursue launching robotic missions to space. This weekend, Isaacman received the National Space Society’s Wernher von Braun […]
With Jared Isaacman Out, Is NASA in Deeper Trouble?
In a surprise move, President Donald Trump withdrew his nomination of Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. The private astronaut’s prospective role as NASA administrator was seen by the space community as a welcomed change to the agency during a critical time, with looming budget cuts and several of its missions on the chopping block. With […]
How to Watch Billionaire Astronaut Jared Isaacman’s Hearing to Lead NASA
The U.S. Senate is set to decide on Jared Isaacman’s nomination for NASA administrator, weighing the future of the space agency under the growing influence of the private industry. Isaacman—entrepreneur, pilot, and wealthy space enthusiast—will appear at a confirmation hearing to confirm his nomination for the position of NASA administrator at 10 a.m. ET on […]