Isaacman's nomination to serve as the next administrator of NASA came on Dec. 4. Donald Trump, in his first space-related move ahead of his incoming second administration, noted Isaacman's business achievements and stated his belief that the private astronaut could spur on the agency.

Isaacman's appointment has been widely welcomed, though some concerns have emerged about his role as a prominent SpaceX client.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire entrepreneur and private space traveler Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator. It came as a surprise to many, as Isaacman was not on anyone’s short list.

Unlike previous NASA administrators, Trump’s pick for the role isn’t a politician, scientist or engineer, but a billionaire entrepreneur.

Isaacman has led and funded two SpaceX missions to date - now, US president-elect Donald Trump has tapped him to head Nasa as the agency moves towards more commercial operations US president-elect Donald Trump has been busy making his cabinet picks,

The next NASA administrator Jared Isaacman talks about using Space to make the United States more economically competitive.

Jared Isaacman, after his spacewalk during the Polaris Dawn mission, gave the commencement address to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates.

Fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman, founder of Shift4 and SpaceX mission commander, is Trump's pick to lead NASA.

Shift4 stock is showing it can survive the exit of its chief executive and founder, Jared Isaacman. The stock sold off more than 12% on Dec. 4, when President-elect Donald Trump named Isaacman to lead NASA.

Elon Musk contributed at least $250 million to Trump’s campaign. • Miriam Adelson, a casino magnate and supporter of Jewish and Israel causes, contributed more than $132 million for Trump’s election.

Trump tapped Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for ambassador to Italy—putting him on a growing list of billionaires selected for administration roles.

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