Jared Isaacman Nominated as NASA Administrator by Trump
President Trump has nominated billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, succeeding Bill Nelson, aiming for innovative space exploration.

Jared Isaacman Nominated as NASA Administrator by Trump
In a significant move for the future of space exploration, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire Jared Isaacman to head NASA. The announcement was made on December 4, 2024, as Trump seeks to place a tech-savvy leader at the forefront of America's space endeavors.
Who is Jared Isaacman?
Jared Isaacman, 41, is best known as the CEO and founder of Shift4 Payments. His career in space began when he chartered rides on SpaceX flights, notably buying a series of spaceflights from Elon Musk's SpaceX. In 2021, he made headlines by conducting the first-ever private spacewalk, demonstrating the capabilities of SpaceX’s spacewalking suits.
Isaacman's journey in the aerospace industry reflects his long-standing passion for space exploration. Ever since he was a child, he has shown interest in aviation and space, proudly calling himself a