Jared Isaacman is now officially confirmed as NASA's new administrator, bringing a unique blend of entrepreneurial, aviation, advanced military training, and space experience. At 42, he is the youngest NASA Administrator in history and one of the more philanthropic billionaires out there. Not to mention he is also a father, girl-dad, and STEM advocate.

But unless you are an avid space enthusiast - you may have no idea who he is or what he stands for, especially as leader of the US Space Program. 

Despite lacking political experience (which may very well be a significant part of the job), his background in business, aviation, and space make him an interesting leader for NASA. Our goal is to share some insights into the person, leader, and thinker that will leader the US Space Program at this nexus point of America and Space Progress.

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Sources: Jared Isaacman's Senate Nomination Hearing for NASA Administrator https://www.youtube.com/live/tqejrlbfB84?si=TJewZwMHYF4KMUZk

https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4980/1

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/watch-trumps-pick-for-nasa-chief-jared-isaacman-return-to-capitol-hill-for-senate-vote-tomorrow

https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/4/nomination-hearing_66_2

https://news.erau.edu/headlines/beyond-polaris-dawn-alum-and-astronaut-jared-isaacman-explores-future-of-space

https://www.forbes.com/profile/jared-isaacman/

https://www.goodreturns.in/jared-isaacman-net-worth-and-biography-blnr2355.html

Timestamps:

00:00 Jared Isaacman's Vision for NASA 00:54 Introduction to Jared Isaacman 05:27 Philanthropy and Space Travel 08:31 Jared Isaacman's Nomination and Hearing Sound bites 15:16 Closing thoughts on Leadership and Future Goals

Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science

Alex G. Orphanos

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