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    Who will be new NASA Chief as initial nominee Jared Isaacman is no longer running for the post?

    Synopsis

    NASA is set to have its new chief as President Donald Trump will pick the administrator who will run National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

    NASA HeadquartersAP
    Signage stands outside the Mary W. Jackson headquarters of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Washington, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (AP Photo)
    U.S. President Donald Trump will soon announce a new candidate to serve as administrator of NASA, the White House said on Saturday, but did not explain why initial nominee Jared Isaacman was no longer in the running, as per a report.

    Semafor, citing two people familiar with the matter, had earlier said the White House would pull Isaacman's candidacy, Reuters reported.

    "It is essential that the next leader of NASA is in complete alignment with President Trump's America First agenda and a replacement will be announced directly by President Trump soon," said White House spokeswoman Liz Huston.

    FAQs


    Q1. What is full form of NASA?
    A1. The full form of NASA is National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

    Q2. Who was initial nominee for NASA chief?
    A2. Initial nominee for NASA Chief is Jared Isaacman.


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