https://spacewatch.global/tag/jared-isaacman/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 04 May 2026 07:03:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/jared-isaacman/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/morocco-becomes-5th-african-country-to-sign-the-u-s-led-artemis-accords/ Mon, 04 May 2026 07:03:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73539 Morocco has signed the Artemis Accords on April 29th, during a ceremony in the country’s capital, Rabat, becoming the latest nation to commit to the responsible exploration of space. Morocco becomes the 5th African country to sign the Accords after Nigeria, Rwanda, Angola, and Senegal.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/nasa-welcomes-the-kingdom-of-jordan-as-63rd-artemis-accords-signatory/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73345 Jordan has become the 63rd signatory to the Artemis Accords, signing at NASA headquarters in Washington.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/spacewatchgl-opinion-colorado-springs-2026-american-supremacy-the-moon-and-the-future-of-the-outer-space-treaty/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73274
Written by Torsten Kriening
When the Chief of Space Operations told the Broadmoor press corps that the U.S. Space Force will follow national interests to the Moon, he did more than describe a strategy. He stress-tested Article II of the Outer Space Treaty. A publisher's reading of the 41st Space Symposium and what it means for Europe. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/president-trump-prioritizes-lunar-exploration-amidst-funding-cuts-in-nasas-fy2027-budget-request/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72688 The White House has proposed cutting NASA's FY2027 budget by $5.6 billion while prioritising lunar surface infrastructure and a permanent American presence on the Moon.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/liftoff-nasa-launches-astronauts-to-the-moon-on-historic-artemis-ii-lunar-flyby-mission/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72572 NASA has launched Artemis II — the first crewed mission to the Moon in over fifty years. Four astronauts are on their way aboard Orion for a lunar flyby.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/nasa-unveils-moon-base-architecture-pauses-gateway-and-accelerates-nuclear-propulsion/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72301 NASA used its agency-wide "Ignition" event on Tuesday to announce a sweeping realignment of programmes around President Trump's National Space Policy, headlined by a three-phase Moon base plan, a pause of the Gateway station in its current form, and a commitment to launch the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft to Mars before the end of 2028.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/nasa-adds-mission-to-artemis-lunar-program-and-updates-mission-architecture/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71603 NASA is increasing its cadence of missions under the Artemis program to achieve the national objective of returning American astronauts to the Moon and establishing an enduring presence. As a result, the Agency is standardizing its vehicle configuration, adding an additional mission in 2027, and undertaking at least one surface landing every year thereafter.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/nasa-selects-vast-for-sixth-private-astronaut-mission-to-the-international-space-station/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71223 NASA and Vast have signed an order for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida. This private astronaut mission marks Vast's first selection to the orbiting laboratory, underscoring NASA’s commitment to enabling commercial providers utilize the International Space Station as a destination for their missions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/nasa-selects-axiom-space-for-fifth-private-mission-ax-5-to-the-international-space-station/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71032 NASA and Axiom Space have signed an order for the fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station targeted to launch no earlier than January 2027 from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission will tentatively spend up to 14 days aboard the space station. Over the course of the mission, Axiom Space will purchase mission services from NASA, including crew consumables, cargo delivery, storage, and other in-orbit resources for daily use. On the other hand, NASA will purchase from Axiom Space the capability to return scientific samples that must be kept cold during transit back to Earth.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/portugal-signs-artemis-accords-bringing-the-number-of-partner-countries-to-60/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70370 Portugal has become the 60th nation to join the U.S. led Artemis community, with the country's Secretary of State for Science and Innovation Helena Canhão signing the Artemis Accords on behalf of the country on Sunday, January 11. Furthermore, a ceremony to recognize the signing was held on Monday in Lisbon, during a semi-annual meeting between the United States and Portugal to discuss cooperation between the two governments.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/nasa-recalls-crew-11-from-iss-mission-in-light-of-medical-concerns-over-crewmember/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70261 NASA has had to recall astronauts of its 11th crew rotation mission (Crew 11) from the International Space Station after a crewmember developed a concerning medical condition. NASA's Administrator, Jared Isaacman revealed the decision, reached with medical officials, to reporters during a press conference in Washington.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/nasa-selects-astroscale-u-s-s-proposal-for-its-habitable-worlds-observatory-mission/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70172 NASA has selected proposals from Astroscale and six others in the industry to advance technologies for the agency’s Habitable Worlds Observatory concept. The concept intends to directly image Earth-like planets around stars like our Sun and study the chemical composition of their atmospheres for signs of life. This flagship space telescope would also enable wide-ranging studies of the universe and support future human exploration of Mars, our solar system, and beyond]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/president-trump-signs-new-executive-order-towards-ensuring-american-space-superiority/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69951 U.S. President Trump has signed a sweeping executive order towards securing the United States' vital economic and security interests, unleashing commercial development, and laying the foundation for a new space age. Through the Order, President Trump commits to returning Americans to the Moon by 2028 through the Artemis Program, asserting American leadership in space; and establishing initial elements of a permanent lunar outpost by 2030 to ensure a sustained American presence in space and enable the next steps in Mars exploration. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/jared-isaacman-is-confirmed-as-nasas-15th-administrator-as-the-agency-prepares-for-artemis-ii/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69928 The US Senate has approved Jared Isaacman's appointment to lead NASA, after U.S. President Trump renominated the billionaire investor to lead the Space Agency last month. President Trump had nominated Isaacman back in December 2024, only to withdraw said nomination in June, earlier this year. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/trump-withdraws-isaacman-nomination-as-next-nasa-administrator/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65594 US President Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA's next administrator, after previously nominating him back in December 2024. Isaacman was due to succeed Bill Nelson and had undergone his hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation where he signaled Mars interest.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/jared-isaacman-nasa-head-nominee-signals-mars-interest-during-hearing/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:00:40 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64843 Jared Isaacman, US President Trump’s nominee to head NASA, has undergone his nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The incoming NASA Chief signaled interest in Mars, with Lunar exploration as a corollary objective, with the aim of sending American astronauts to the Red Planet. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/nasa-postpones-artemis-ii-and-iii-missions-till-2026-and-2027/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62844 The National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the postponement of its upcoming Artemis II and Artemis III missions till 2026 and 2027 respectively. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/space-nuggets-49-2024/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62850 Breaking Down Jared Isaacman’s Appointment as NASA Administrator In this week's Space Nugget, SpaceWatch.Globals Publisher Torsten Kriening touches on Neo Space Group's acquisition of UP42 and Germany's new national security strategy. The highlight, however, is a first analysis of Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift 4 payments, nominated by President-elect Trump to be the new NASA administrator.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/trump-nominates-jared-isaacman-as-nasa-administrator/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62764 US President-Elect Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman as the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)'s next administrator, tentatively succeeding Bill Nelson. Isaacman will consequently drive NASA's mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for groundbreaking achievements in Space science, technology and exploration. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/polaris-dawn-mission-launches-aboard-spacex-dragon/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56905 The Polaris Dawn crew successfully launched aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to expand commercial space exploration from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew, including Anna Menon, Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet, and Sarah Gillis, will subsequently begin research to better understand the effects of spaceflight and space radiation on human health]]>