Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

reACTIONary

(6,853 posts)

8. Isaacman is not necessarily unqualified....

Reply to Lovie777 (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 04:11 PM

Nov 5

... nearly 30 former NASA astronauts signed a letter supporting his nomination.

He is not a REAL astronaut, having paid for his rides, but he is

"... an accomplished pilot with over 7,000 flight hours and qualifications in various military and experimental aircraft. He holds a world speed record for a round-the-world flight in a light jet." (AI summary)

And he did donate to Dems.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 5 OP

Ugh............ Lovie777 Nov 5 #1

"tech space traveller" anybody with the price of a ticket for a 3 minute launch. rampartd Nov 5 #3

Isaacman is not necessarily unqualified.... reACTIONary Nov 5 #8

Competence to serve Fatass45 means two things: jls4561 Nov 5 #2

its PSPS Nov 5 #5

Another Tech Bros loser travelingthrulife Nov 5 #4

Translation: SergeStorms Nov 5 #6

Yep! He paid admission! N/T tonekat Nov 5 #7