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.

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

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,

Jim Bridenstine, who served as NASA administrator during Trump’s first term, stated, “Jared’s vision for pushing boundaries, paired with his proven track record of success in private industry, positions him as an ideal candidate to lead NASA into a bold new era of exploration and discovery.”

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

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

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

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

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

Jared Isaacman planned two more missions with SpaceX, including Starship's first crewed flight. Trump has thrown his Polaris Program into question.

Billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman said increased human activity in space will require military protection.

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