Spaceflight Now by Will Robinson-Smith 12/18/2025
Jared Isaacman was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be NASA’s newest administrator on Wednesday afternoon.
The commercial astronaut, entrepreneur, and philanthropist received 67 votes of approval with 30 senators voting against his confirmation.
“For nearly 70 years, the United States has been at the forefront of space exploration. President Trump knows how critical it is to reinvigorate NASA as we aim to reach new heights in the greatest frontier ever known, and that’s why he chose exactly the right man for the job,” wrote Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) in a social media post shortly after the vote.
“I’m proud to see [Jared Isaccman] confirmed as our NASA administrator and confident he will work tirelessly to ensure America wins the 21st century space race.”
Messages of support came in swiftly for Isaacman, ranging from industry members to special interest groups, like the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Planetary Society.
“After nearly a year of historic disruptions to the agency’s workforce, facilities, and budget, Mr. Isaacman has the opportunity to stabilize and reinvigorate the U.S. space program,” the Planetary Society wrote in a social media statement. “Congress is on a path to provide Mr. Isaacman with a restored budget that better funds national priorities: returning humans to the Moon, maintaining U.S. leadership in space science and exploration, and training the next generation of scientists and aerospace engineers.
“This is a remarkable statement of support for NASA’s mission, and Mr. Isaacman publicly committed to make full use of the funds that Congress provides.”
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