Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee. He advocated for a parallel pursuit of both lunar Artemis missions and crewed Mars missions, rejecting a binary choice. Isaacman emphasized the importance of beating China to the moon by 2030 while using existing Artemis infrastructure. He also expressed support for continued ISS operations until 2030, contrasting with Elon Musk's views. Isaacman's nomination enjoys strong industry backing, with executives citing his business acumen and experience.

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