In a shocking shake-up, President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman—an Elon Musk ally—to lead NASA.
The decision comes just days before Isaacman’s long-delayed Senate confirmation vote.
With no clear explanation from Trump, the space industry is left reeling.
Is this a political snub to Musk?
What does it mean for NASA’s future under budget cuts, leadership uncertainty, and mounting space race pressures?
We break down the power dynamics, the controversy over SpaceX ties, and who might take the reins next—including the rumored pick, Lt.
Gen.
Steven Kwast.
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