Overview
- President Trump announced the renomination on Truth Social, praising Isaacman as NASA administrator while noting Sean Duffy’s service as interim chief.
- Copies of Isaacman’s 62‑page 'Athena' summary are circulating on Capitol Hill, with reporting alleging Duffy or his allies shared it to undercut Isaacman, a claim not independently confirmed.
- The document outlines shifting NASA toward private partnerships, buying science data from companies, exiting taxpayer‑funded climate research, and canceling the SLS after Artemis 3, with reporting also citing potential cuts such as Gateway.
- NASA insiders and industry figures have voiced concerns that the proposals could alienate contractors and misunderstand science funding, according to Politico and other outlets.
- Isaacman previously cleared the Senate Commerce Committee on a 10–9 vote in April, which could expedite action, though a renewed floor fight is expected and timing remains uncertain.