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Former Pick to Head NASA Could Be Back in the Running

The president pulled Jared Isaacman’s nomination in May because of differences over a Mars mission. But Isaacman met with the acting NASA chief this week.
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Former Pick to Head NASA Could Be Back in the Running
Jared Isaacman testifies at a Senate committee hearing on Capitol Hill on April 9, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
T.J. Muscaro
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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.

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T.J. Muscaro
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T.J. Muscaro is an award-winning reporter and NASA Correspondent for The Epoch Times, covering the Artemis program, Space Force, and other public and private ambitions within the growing space industry. Based in Tampa, Florida, he also covers stories of extreme weather and disaster relief, as well as various matters of national and international politics.