Jared Isaacman’s ambitions to become NASA’s next administrator could have new life.
The private astronaut met with Transportation Secretary and current acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy on Oct. 13 for what could be the restart of his consideration as the space agency’s new full-time leader.
“Secretary Duffy and Jared Isaacman had an excellent meeting yesterday,” NASA press secretary Bethany Stephens said in a statement. “At President Trump’s direction, Secretary Duffy, in his capacity as acting NASA Administrator, is meeting with and vetting several candidates for the permanent role.”
Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments and the aerospace company Draken International, worked alongside Elon Musk for many years. …
Former Pick to Head NASA Could Be Back in the Running
