The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has advanced the nomination of billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, moving his nomination to the full Senate for consideration. Isaacman, a two-time SpaceX astronaut, has addressed the challenges faced by the agency and emphasized a commitment to the Artemis program over Mars ambitions. His nomination received mixed responses during Senate hearings, with questions raised about his ties to Elon Musk and past legal issues. Despite these concerns, the committee voted 21-7 in favor of advancing his nomination, setting the stage for a confirmation vote.