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NASA Chief Offers Fighter Jet Rides to Inspire STEM

1/7/2026

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  • Jared Isaacman, the NASA Administrator, offers flights aboard his privately owned fighter jet to high-performing government employees to inspire STEM interest.
  • Isaacman, confirmed by the Senate last month, will cover all costs.
  • He will donate his $221,900 salary to Space Camp.
  • In 2024, Isaacman became the first civilian to participate in a SpaceX launch and complete a spacewalk.