After months of political infighting and a brief falling-out between Elon Musk and President Trump, billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman has officially been reinstated as NASA Administrator. The behind-the-scenes drama included leaks, rival factions, and last-minute reversals—but in the end, both Trump and Musk got what they wanted: a leader they believe can get America’s Artemis program back on track and keep pace with China’s growing lunar ambitions.