Isaacman’s space experiences have been groundbreaking, combining civilian leadership with cutting-edge space exploration and technology testing. He is the perfect choice to head the agency.
Posted by Leslie Eastman
Legal Insurrection readers may recall September’s “Polaris Dawn” historic space mission.
This mission included several history-making moments. The Polaris Dawn’s private crew of astronauts performed the world’s first commercial spacewalk during the third day of a five-day trip to Earth orbit. The team also crew tested an advanced extravehicular spacesuit, potentially a prototype for future interplanetary travel.
This mission was headed and financed by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who performed the space walk.
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Isaacman to head the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Mr. Isaacman, the chief executive of the payment processing company Shift4 Payments, is a close associate of Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, and, if confirmed to the post by the Senate, would bring the perspective of an outsider to the space agency and its $25 billion budget.
“Jared will drive NASA’s mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for groundbreaking achievements in Space science, technology, and exploration,” Mr. Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.
One of the key issues for the next NASA administrator is how to get NASA’s centerpiece Artemis program back on track to send NASA astronauts to the moon. The first landing of astronauts is to occur during the Artemis III mission, currently scheduled for late 2026. However, key components needed to accomplish that, including the lunar lander being developed by SpaceX, appear to be behind schedule.
Space exploration enthusiasts are excited about the choice.
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