Isaacman's nomination to serve as the next administrator of NASA came on Dec. 4. Donald Trump, in his first space-related move ahead of his incoming second administration, noted Isaacman's business achievements and stated his belief that the private astronaut could spur on the agency.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire entrepreneur and private space traveler Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator. It came as a surprise to many, as Isaacman was not on anyone’s short list.

Isaacman's appointment has been widely welcomed, though some concerns have emerged about his role as a prominent SpaceX client.

Unlike previous NASA administrators, Trump’s pick for the role isn’t a politician, scientist or engineer, but a billionaire entrepreneur.

Isaacman has led and funded two SpaceX missions to date - now, US president-elect Donald Trump has tapped him to head Nasa as the agency moves towards more commercial operations US president-elect Donald Trump has been busy making his cabinet picks,

The next NASA administrator Jared Isaacman talks about using Space to make the United States more economically competitive.

Billionaire and nominee to become the next head of NASA Jared Isaacman is certainly a fan of SpaceX having relied on Elon Musk’s company for his two trips to space. But he shared the love across SpaceX competitors during a commencement speech for the ...

Jared Isaacman, after his spacewalk during the Polaris Dawn mission, gave the commencement address to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates.

Fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman, founder of Shift4 and SpaceX mission commander, is Trump's pick to lead NASA.

Jared Isaacman, billionaire and private astronaut, nominated as NASA's potential administrator. Learn about his background, vision, and challenges ahead.

Jared Isaacman nominated by Trump as NASA administrator SpaceX spaceflights like Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn define his exper NASA focuses on SLS, Mars return missions, and commercial space explora

Isaacman’s nomination has sparked considerable debate, raising questions about the intersection of private industry and governmental space agencies, as well as concerns over the political implications of such a choice.