Jared Isaacman – Spaceflight Now

NASA outlines ambitious $20 billion plan for moon base

March 25, 2026 William Harwood

Along with plans for a moon base, senior NASA managers also outlined work to develop nuclear power systems for use on the moon and Mars to keep astronauts, habitats and other equipment warm while providing the electricity needed for research, construction and daily operations.

NASA Administrator teases further Artemis program updates in one-on-one interview

March 14, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The conversation took place amid the flight readiness review for the Artemis 2 mission, which is currently set to launch no earlier than April 1, 2026, pending work being completed in the Vehicle Assembly Building.

Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as 15th NASA Administrator

December 18, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The vote on Dec. 17 closes out a year-long nomination process featuring the removal and renomination of the commercial astronaut.

Jared Isaacman makes second appeal for NASA administrator position

December 3, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

This will be the second hearing for the commercial astronaut, billionaire and entrepreneur following his first go around in April. This hearing is scheduled for Dec. 3 beginning at 10 a.m. EST (1500 UTC).

President Trump renominates commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator

November 4, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The announcement of his nomination comes more than five months after the President pulled it for largely political reasons.

President Trump withdraws Isaacman nomination for NASA Administrator days before confirmation vote

May 31, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

Jared Isaacman, an entrepreneur who flew to space twice as a commercial astronaut, was nominated for the position in early December and was voted favorably out of committee in late April. A replacement hasn’t been named.

White House taps former Air Force colonel for NASA Deputy Administrator role

May 8, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

President Donald Trump sent the nomination of Matthew Anderson to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on May 6, but it was announced by the Space Force Association where Anderson serves as the Chief Growth Officer.

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee advances Isaacman’s nomination for NASA administrator to full Senate

April 30, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The vote in front of the full Senate has yet to be scheduled. The committee was largely split along party lines, but the vote passed with bipartisan support.

Jared Isaacman makes first public remarks since nomination for NASA Administrator

December 12, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

Isaacman spoke before the Space Force Association’s Spacepower Conference on Wednesday. While not directly addressing the nomination, his comments will become part of the record scrutinized by senators during the confirmation process.

Trump nominates Jared Isaacman to serve as next NASA administrator

December 4, 2024 William Harwood

If confirmed, Isaacman, 41, would be the fifth NASA administrator with spaceflight experience, replacing former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, who flew into orbit aboard the space shuttle Columbia in early 1986.