Billionaire SpaceX backer Jared Isaacman nominated to head NASA

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Posted on AllSides December 4, 2024

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Dec. 4 (UPI) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated billionaire SpaceX backer and close Elon Musk associate Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator.

"Jared will drive NASA's mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for groundbreaking achievements in space science, technology, and exploration," Trump said on social media.

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