12/09/2025
In this edition #4 of Spaceward, I again focus on the nomination of Mr. Jared Isaacman to be the NASA Administrator. With the U.S. Senate preparing to consider his nomination, I wrote to Senator John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, to explain my reservations. In this edition, I elaborate on those reasons to explain why achieving operational safety is of paramount importance for planning and executing America's human spacefaring enterprise.
By Mike Snead, PE On December 3, 2025, Mr. Jared Isaacman again appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee to testify about his renomination by President Trump to be the NASA Administrator.