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.

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.

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

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

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

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,

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.

Before being chosen by President-elect Trump to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman guided his payments company Shift4 into the crypto market.

Jared Isaacman planned two more missions with SpaceX, including Starship's first crewed flight. Trump has thrown his Polaris Program into question.

Billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman said increased human activity in space will require military protection.

Isaacman’s nomination has sparked considerable debate, raising questions about the intersection of private industry and governmental space agencies, as well as concerns over the political implications of such a choice.