Jared Isaacman Nears Senate Confirmation As NASA Administrator — Vote Expected Monday

10:52 PM, 12/08/2025

President Trump’s nominee for NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman, is scheduled for a Senate confirmation vote on Monday after his earlier nomination was withdrawn in May following a “thorough review of prior associations.” If confirmed, Isaacman — an entrepreneur who led the Inspiration4 private SpaceX mission — would head NASA as it works to meet an accelerated timetable to return astronauts to the Moon under the Artemis program. Lawmakers are expected to probe the prior review and press him on schedules, safety and program costs during confirmation.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman, is expected to face a confirmation vote in the Senate on Monday. Isaacman, an entrepreneur and private astronaut best known for leading the Inspiration4 private SpaceX mission, was previously nominated but saw his nomination withdrawn in May after what officials described as a “thorough review of prior associations.”

If the Senate confirms him, Isaacman would take charge of NASA as the agency pushes to return astronauts to the lunar surface under the Artemis program’s accelerated schedule. His tenure would involve overseeing complex technical programs, managing partnerships with commercial space companies, and coordinating with Congress on budgets and timelines.

Supporters say Isaacman’s private-sector experience and hands-on knowledge of crewed commercial flights could help strengthen NASA’s collaboration with industry. Critics and some lawmakers have raised questions about the circumstances that prompted the earlier withdrawal and say they will press him on those matters during the confirmation process.

What’s next: The Senate vote is expected Monday; if confirmed, Isaacman would assume leadership amid tight deadlines for lunar missions and ongoing scrutiny over program costs, safety and international cooperation.

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Jared Isaacman Nears Senate Confirmation As NASA Administrator — Vote Expected Monday

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