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Investing.com -- President Donald Trump's choice to lead NASA, billionaire fintech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, has stated that the agency's key priority will be to send American astronauts to Mars. In remarks prepared for his confirmation hearing seen and reported on by Bloomberg, Isaacman also emphasized the importance of fostering a robust space economy.
Isaacman, who is set to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee, highlighted the vision of the President, stating, "As the President stated, we will prioritize sending American astronauts to Mars." The remarks were provided to Bloomberg ahead of Isaacman's confirmation hearing, which is scheduled for Wednesday.
In addition to the Mars mission, Isaacman noted that NASA would inevitably develop the capabilities to return to the moon. He underscored the potential scientific, economic, and national security benefits of maintaining a presence on the lunar surface. The entrepreneur's remarks indicate a broad vision for the agency that includes not just exploration, but also the development of a thriving space economy.
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