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Jared Isaacman

Administrator (15th, confirmed Dec 2025), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Search every verified Jared Isaacman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. During the last several months, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has been a prominent public voice for the agency's accelerated Artemis program and its goal of returning American astronauts to the Moon. In numerous press conferences and interviews, he has stated that NASA plans to launch Artemis III in 2027 and return astronauts to the lunar surface in 2028, with the aim of establishing a permanent Moon base. He has repeatedly framed these efforts as part of a competitive race with China, describing a timeline where China intends to land astronauts by 2029 and arguing that the outcome will be decided in months, not years. He has also promoted the "Nuclear NASA" initiative, which includes commissioning nuclear-powered spacecraft for deep-space exploration, and outlined plans for a new U.S. Space Academy. Isaacman has said NASA is pursuing a strategy of "lots of littles," referring to a series of smaller, iterative missions like uncrewed landers and rovers to test technologies before committing to a permanent lunar outpost. Isaacman has also been active in public-private partnerships and commercial space efforts. He participated in the announcement of Project Atlas, a collaborative program involving NASA, the military, and the University of North Dakota focused on autonomous drone technology. He has discussed the progress of Boeing's Starliner program, following its return to flight, and has credited SpaceX as a critical launch partner, noting plans for propellant transfer tests in early 2027. He has expressed confidence in the Artemis III deadline despite an acknowledged 90-day schedule slip, and he has suggested that NASA's role is to pursue "near impossible" objectives, with commercial applications viewed as a secondary benefit.

Recent appearances

  • WATCH LIVE: NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Announces New Artemis Mission Updates | Artemis III | N18G

    October 24, 2026 · 📺 CNBC-TV18

    NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya and Artemis program manager Jeremy Parsons hold a news conference to discuss the agency’s plans to return American astronauts to the lunar surface by 2028. The briefing is expected to cover NASA’s accelerated plans for building a Moon base and the next steps in the Artemis programme. Officials will also provide updates on Artemis III, a mission planned for 2027 that will send four astronauts into low Earth orbit to test critical systems needed for future lunar landings. Watch the latest updates from NASA on America’s r…

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  • Astronauts will WALK ON THE MOON in 2028: NASA administrator

    October 24, 2026 · 📺 Fox News

    NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses NASA's latest announcements on plans to send astronauts to the moon in 2028 on 'The Will Cain Show.' #fox #foxnews #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #thewillcainshow #willcain #nasa #space #moon #astronauts #artemis #spaceexploration #moonlanding #lunar #science #technology #innovation #discovery #universe #cosmos #rocket #spaceflight #exploration #future #america #jaredisaacman #isaacman #2028 #moonmission #spaceprogram #research #spacetravel Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube…

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  • Jared Isaacman Provides an Update on Artemis Acceleration Plans

    October 23, 2026 · 📺 NASASpaceflight

    NASA leadership will provide an update on the agencies plans to accelerate the Artemis program. Participants include: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya Jeremy Parsons, NASA’s Artemis program manager 🔗 NSF Store: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/shop/ ⚡ Become a member of NSF's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡ 🔍 If you are interested in using footage from this video, please review our content use p…

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  • Project Atlas Announced: NASA, Military & UND on Autonomous Drone Tech | Press Conf. 10/13/26

    October 13, 2026 · 📺 AM 1100 The Flag WZFG

    Senator John Hoeven joins NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, General Guetlein, and UND President Andrew Armacost to announce Project Atlas, a collaborative initiative integrating unmanned air and ground autonomous systems. The panel also addresses updates on the Artemis lunar program, the Golden Dome defense initiative, and America's competitive strategy in artificial intelligence and the space race. 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Defense Innovation 02:34 - Project Atlas Announcement 04:25 - NASA Administrator Isaacman on Artemis & Lunar Missions 07:08 - General Guetlein on Strategic Partn…

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  • Inside the next moon base mission

    October 09, 2026 · 📺 Fox News Clips

    NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses the new outer space race on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.' #fox #foxnews #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #jessewattersprimetime #jessewatters #watters #nasa #spacex #jaredisaacman #space #moon #moonbase #moonmission #spacerace #exploration #technology #science #innovation #elonmusk #musk #artemis #astronauts #rockets #future #america #lunar #spaceflight Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: ht…

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  • 'WE HAVE TO BEAT CHINA': Bezos issues stark warning about the moon race

    October 08, 2026 · 📺 Fox Business

    NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses the SpaceX Crew-12 splashdown, the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit, U.S. space policy and more on 'Mornings with FOX Business.' 00:00 Crew 12 splashdown 01:02 The race to the moon 02:03 Artemis program timeline 03:38 Mars Curiosity rover 04:39 Golden Age of American Innovation Summit 05:42 Data centers in space Subscribe to Fox Business: https://bit.ly/2D9Cdse Watch more Fox Business Video: https://video.foxbusiness.com Watch Fox Business Network Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delive…

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  • ‘POWER COMPETITION’: US, China fight for space dominance

    October 02, 2026 · 📺 Fox News

    NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman analyzes the space competition between the United States and China while discussing a successful SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch on ‘Special Report.’ #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxnews #specialreport #jaredisaacman #isaacman #nasa #china #space #spaceexploration #spacex #falcon9 #rocketlaunch #spacerace #technology #tech #innovation #nationalspace #uschina #geopolitics #competition Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vBUvA…

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  • Canadian Astronaut Joshua Kutryk heads to International Space Station – October 1, 2026

    October 01, 2026 · 📺 cpac

    The Canadian Space Agency's Mathieu Caron joins NASA officials to brief the media following the launch of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). The Falcon 9 rocket carried a Crew Dragon capsule with a four-member crew: two U.S. astronauts, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and a Russian cosmonaut. The 44-year-old Kutryk and his crewmates will spend six months aboard the station conducting experiments, carrying out research and performing critical maintenance work.

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  • What’s REALLY Happening at NASA? I Asked the Administrator

    October 01, 2026 · 📺 Frontlines TPUSA

    EXCLUSIVE: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman sits down with our White House correspondent Monica Paige to talk about the surge in space jobs tied to Artemis, the upcoming Space Academy, the Crew-13 launch, and what’s next for NASA. Artemis is about to flood the industry with new jobs—and Isaacman maps exactly where they’ll come from. He previews the Space Academy, what he’s watching on Crew-13, and the next wave of NASA projects already in motion.

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  • NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman talks Artemis III, future of spaceflight after Crew-13 launch

    October 01, 2026 · 📺 WESH 2 News

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  • Entrevista con Jared Isaacman - Administrador de la NASA

    October 01, 2026 · 📺 Manuel Mazzanti - Exploración Espacial

    Luego del despegue de la misión Crew 13 hablamos con el Administrador de la NASA, Jared Isaacman. Artemis, Starliner, el potencial retiro de Crew Dragon, la Luna, China... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Más Noticias en Exploración Espacial:    • Noticias   Entrevistas en Exploración Espacial:    • Entrevistas   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Información diaria en Twitter:   / manumazzanti   Instagram:   / manumazzanti   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music Intr…

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  • 2026 National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement

    September 30, 2026 · 📺 National Aviation Hall of Fame

    Watch the 62nd Annual National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, celebrating the Class of 2026 and their extraordinary contributions to aviation and aerospace. The 2026 Class of Enshriners: (the late) William F. Bahret (the late) Leonard Michael Greene Dr. Shannon Lucid (the late) John D. Odegard Mr. Ross Perot Jr. Captain C. B. “Sully” Sullenberger Dr. Peggy Whitson Recorded live at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s signature event honoring the visionaries, leaders, innovators, and trailblazers who have shaped the history and future of flight. F…

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Verified interview transcripts

Notable quotes

“This race will be much closer than it ever needed to be. And why is that? I mean, China achieved its John Glenn moment, its first solo orbital human space flight just 23 years ago. Now, at that point, not only had NASA won the first space race, we put our astronauts on the moon six times. And at that point, we had flown 113 space shuttle missions before China had put their first astronaut in space. And from there in ”

“The appetite for tolerating and defending the status quo has reached its conclusion. No longer will we create programs that are too big to fail and too costly to succeed in the hopes of trying to make everyone happy. We will not compromise our architecture, performance, or capabilities to accommodate the lobby of suppliers or to preserve technologies. Time has passed. We will not allow layers of process and bureaucra”

“I can give you exactly the report card in that. One, in terms of the actual moonbase buildout, the United States is extremely advantaged. We are leveraging programs that have existed for some time called CLIPS, LTV. We have a fantastic commercial space industry that pioneered reusable rocket technology. I mean, 11 years ago and now more than one company has demonstrated it and many more to follow. So the ability to p”

“If you look at the last several generations we've optimized our industrial base for efficiency. And why is that? That was because the threat was far off. The threat was on the other side of the oceans and we were not being threatened here on the homeland. What we see every day on our televisions is that's no longer the case. We are at risk and we've got to rapidly change that equation. In order to rapidly change the ”

“I was honored to have an opportunity to join that lunch and I made clear when it was my turn to speak like I am the space guy here. But if you are interested in my views, what potential super intelligence has, again I've described it very publicly, to elevate and change the course of civilizations. This is the potential to unlock new pharmaceuticals that could cure diseases. There's just so much potential here. Now o”

“I'm not disrupting anything. I am going back to a playbook that worked very well for NASA throughout the 1960s where we build up to doing the near impossible, the extremely challenging things, with lots of missions, an iterative build philosophy from Mercury to Gemini to Apollo and Apollo 11. So what are my overarching goals here? It's to concentrate our resources on the needle-moving objectives. That's to course cor”

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