US EditionNASA to livestream Senate confirmation hearing for Trump's nominee to lead space agency
- Jared Isaacman, nominated to lead NASA, will appear before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday.
- President Trump nominated Isaacman in January, but delays occurred before his hearing could be scheduled by the Senate.
- Senators will question Isaacman on his qualifications and address potential conflicts, given his role at Shift4 and connection to Elon Musk.
- Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro stated, "I'm glad the Senate has scheduled a hearing to consider Jared Isaacman's nomination."
- The hearing, which will be livestreamed on NASA+ and committee websites, will influence the future direction of NASA's space exploration.
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NASA's Lunar Strategy: A Debate Between Moon and Mars
NASA's Lunar Strategy: A Debate Between Moon and Mars President Donald Trump's choice for NASA leadership has assured Congress that the lunar return remains the agency's primary strategy. This move aims to calm fears that the administration's space policy might prioritize Mars over the moon, as relayed by informed sources.Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and the President's nominee for NASA head, conveyed in Senate discussions that beating China ba…
NASA Nominee Plans to Prioritize America First Agenda in Space, Not DEI
Under the Trump administration, the next mission to the moon will advance the “America First” agenda through space exploration, rather than the Biden administration’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. While the Biden administration infused DEI into NASA’s operations, President Donald Trump’s nominee for NASA director, Jared Isaacman, will use his background as an entrepreneur, commercial astronaut, and business owner to refocus the agency …
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NASA+ to Stream Nomination Hearing for Next Agency Administrator
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jared Isaacman is set to participate in a hearing to become the next NASA administrator at 10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 9, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The…
Jared Isaacman's first Senate committee hearing will be this Wednesday
Jared Isaacman has finally received his call to be interviewed by the Senate for his new job as NASA Administrator, much more delayed than we originally thought. This will kick off the intense process before Isaacman can officially begin managing the agency. more…
NASA Administrator Nominee: Grill Time
Face-off: Jared Isaacman is on the grill by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in a hearing to become the next NASA administrator. U.S. President Trump formally nominated Isaacman for NASA administrator on Jan. 20. Tune into the hearing at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, April 9, with NASA streaming […]
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