Trump’s space strike to stun Xi, picks Elon's friend as new NASA boss to beat China in orbit race

The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA’s 15th administrator, ending a year‑long leadership vacuum. Backed by President Trump and closely linked to Elon Musk, Isaacman brings SpaceX flight experience, big‑business credentials and a mandate: get Americans back to the Moon before China in a high‑stakes new space race.