Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut and CEO of Shift4, is nominated by Trump for NASA chief.

• On Wednesday, Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut and the CEO of Shift4, was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next NASA Administrator.
• Isaacman has been the leader of two private spaceflights with SpaceX, including their first spacewalk in September.
• Serving in this role and collaborating with NASA's remarkable team is an unparalleled privilege, as we collectively strive towards our mutual aspirations of space exploration and discovery, according to Isaacman's statement.

On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump appointed Jared Isaacman, the CEO of SpaceX who has led two private spaceflights, to be the next head of NASA.

Trump wrote on social media that Jared will lead NASA's mission of discovery and inspiration, laying the groundwork for revolutionary advancements in Space science, technology, and exploration.

Isaacman declared his acceptance of Trump's nomination to be NASA administrator, expressing his passion for America to lead the greatest space exploration in history.

Serving in this role and collaborating with NASA's remarkable team is an immense honor, as it brings us closer to our collective aspirations of space exploration and discovery, according to Isaacman.

Bill Nelson, nominated by President Joe Biden in 2021, is currently the head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Nelson did not respond to CNBC's request for comment.

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