US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he would nominate Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut and ally of billionaire Elon Musk, to the post of NASA administrator.
Isaacman was removed from consideration to lead NASA earlier this year amid disputes between Trump and Musk. Sean Duffy, head of the US Department of Transportation, has been named acting head of NASA.
“Tonight, I am pleased to nominate Jared Isaacman, a respected business leader, philanthropist, pilot and astronaut, to be Administrator of NASA,” Trump said on social media. The role requires Senate confirmation.
(With input from agencies)
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