US EditionLeaked Manifesto Reveals Isaacman's NASA Overhaul Plans
The 62-page Athena plan outlines Isaacman’s vision to transform NASA’s focus on human spaceflight and commercial space, leaked amid political and industry resistance.
- In recent weeks, copies of a policy document began circulating among space lobbyists on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, outlining what private astronaut Jared Isaacman would have done as NASA administrator.
- Reporting shows internal political jockeying as interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy appears to use the leak to retain his post, while legacy aerospace contractors circulate it to protect their interests from the Trump administration.
- Isaacman's advisers created a fuller Athena blueprint and later pared it down for sharing, providing a shorter copy as a courtesy to Sean Duffy and Pete Meachum, which then surfaced among space lobbyists on Capitol Hill.
- The agency's leadership shifted after Jared Isaacman's nomination was withdrawn largely for political reasons, and President Trump appointed Sean Duffy, former Secretary of Transportation, as interim NASA Administrator.
- The Athena plan positions NASA to refocus on human space exploration and the space economy, laying out a sweeping agenda that could significantly shape the agency’s future priorities.
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'Athena' Plan for NASA Has Capitol Hill Abuzz
In recent weeks, copies of an intriguing policy document have started to spread among space lobbyists on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The document bears the title “Athena,” and it purports to summarize the actions that private astronaut Jared Isaacman would have taken, were his nomination to become NASA administrator confirmed.
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startupnews.fyiCapitol Hill is abuzz with talk of the “Athena” plan for NASA
The Athena plan lays out a blueprint for Isaacman’s tenure at NASA.
“NASA’s ‘Athena’ Plan Sparks Buzz on Capitol Hill”
Recent developments on Capitol Hill have introduced an intriguing policy document titled “Athena,” stirring interest among space lobbyists. This 62-page document outlines the proposed agenda from private astronaut Jared Isaacman, who was considered for the position of NASA administrator. Although his nomination was not confirmed, the plan presents significant ideas aimed at reshaping NASA’s future. …
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