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Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA administrator after Senate do‑over; vote 67–30

The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator Wednesday, 67–30, ending an 11‑month interim and installing the agency's 15th leader. Isaacman's renomination followed a withdrawn bid and drew attention for his commercial‑first 'Athena' agenda and ties to Elon Musk.

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