Space Exploration
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Trump Meets with Isaacman for NASA Role After Nomination Withdrawn
Sources report that Donald Trump is considering Jared Isaacman, Polaris Dawn commander and Shift4 founder, to lead NASA. This follows a previous nomination withdrawal due to tensions with Elon Musk. Isaacman has met with Trump to discuss his vision for space, despite Musk’s absence at a tech leader dinner. The potential nomination occurs amid budget cuts and prior workforce reductions at NASA. Isaacman’s close ties to SpaceX and private spaceflight experience could signal a shift towards public-private partnerships, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
