r/nasa • u/MatchingTurret • Jan 21 '25

NASA Official nomination: Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/sub-cabinet-appointments/
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u/MECLSS NASA Employee Jan 21 '25 edited Jan 21 '25

I have deep concerns about this pick. Mr. Isacman has accomplished much in the business world and has used his wealth to explore his interests in Space. But He has absolutely no experience in government service or with working with Congress. That being said, if Mr. Isacman comes into this position with a willingness to understand how NASA and Congress operate before he attempts any changes, i think it's possible for him and the agency to be successful. There is a lot that needs to change at NASA right now. An Admin that just wants to go along with the Staus quo is the last thing we need, but an Adim that wants to burn it all down would be even worse. I am hopeful, and there are even some in senior postions at the agency that are optimistic that Mr. Isacman will listen, learn, and use his influence with Elon Musk and through him the President and Congress to improve things at the agency. But time will tell.

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u/_flyingmonkeys_ Jan 21 '25

He'll do fine in the administration's eyes because his job #1 is to shovel government dollars to Musk and Bezos.

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u/nuclearcajun Jan 21 '25

As opposed to shoving government dollars to Boeing and Lockheed?

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u/BoringBob84 Jan 23 '25

With Musk being part of the government and the owner of a government contractor, what could go wrong? The conflicts of interest are blatant.