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NASA+ to Stream Nomination Hearing for Next Agency Administrator

NASA+ to Stream Nomination Hearing for Next Agency Administrator

  • Jared Isaacman will participate in a nomination hearing to become the next NASA administrator on April 9 at 10 a.m. EDT before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • The nomination hearing will be streamed live on NASA+ and also available on the committee’s website and YouTube channel.
  • President Trump formally nominated Isaacman for NASA administrator on January 20, and Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro expressed support for his nomination.
  • Isaacman has experience in commercial spaceflight and is committed to advancing space capabilities, aligning with NASA’s efforts to enhance America’s position as a global leader in space exploration.
  • Media interested in attending the event must RSVP through their respective Senate media gallery, and more information about NASA missions can be found on the agency’s website at https://www.nasa.gov
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Jared Isaacman is set to participate in a hearing to become the next NASA administrator at 10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 9, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The nomination hearing will take place at Russell Senate Office Building in Washington.

The agency will stream the hearing on NASA+, and the committee will stream it on its website and YouTube channel. Learn how to watch NASA content on a variety of agency platforms, including social media.

President Trump formally nominated Isaacman for NASA administrator on Jan. 20. The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro on the nomination hearing:

“I’m glad the Senate has scheduled a hearing to consider Jared Isaacman’s nomination as NASA administrator. Isaacman’s experience in commercial spaceflight and his commitment to advancing space capabilities align with NASA’s ongoing efforts to enhance America’s position as the global leader in space exploration. Upon confirmation, his leadership will support our work to drive American innovation, strengthen partnerships, and further the essential mission of the agency for the benefit of all.”

Media interested in participating in the event must contact Bethany Stevens and their respective Senate media gallery to RSVP. Contact details are available on the committee’s website.

For more information about NASA missions, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov

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Bethany Stevens / Cheryl Warner
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
bethany.c.stevens@nasa.gov / cheryl.m.warner@nasa.gov

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Apr 07, 2025

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