Jared Isaacman was sworn in\u00a0Thursday as NASA\u2019s 15th administrator by District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. The oath was taken during a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As NASA administrator, Isaacman will lead the agency in bold pursuit of exploration, innovation, and scientific discovery.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI am deeply honored to be sworn in as NASA administrator,\u201d said Isaacman. \u201cNASA\u2019s mission is as imperative and urgent as ever \u2014 to push the boundaries of human exploration, ignite the orbital economy, drive scientific discovery, and innovate for the benefit of all of humanity. I look forward to serving under President Trump\u2019s leadership and restoring a mission-first culture at NASA \u2014 focused on achieving ambitious goals, to return American astronauts to the Moon, establish an enduring presence on the lunar surface, and laying the groundwork to deliver on President Trump\u2019s vision of planting the Stars and Stripes on Mars.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Isaacman, nominated by President Donald J. Trump on Nov. 4th, was confirmed to serve as NASA administrator by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 17. Isaacman is expected to address the workforce this week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jared \u201cRook\u201d Isaacman is the 15th administrator of NASA, a pilot, astronaut, seasoned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and pioneer in commercial spaceflight. Read Isaacman\u2019s official biography<\/a> online.\u00a0<\/p>\n For more about NASA\u2019s mission, visit:\u00a0<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n -end-<\/p>\n Bethany Stevens \/ George Alderman
Headquarters, Washington
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