Jared Isaacman

“Over the course of the next several months, Roman will travel nearly 1 million miles away from Earth to Lagrange point L2 and begin transmitting imagery and data back home that will contribute to world-changing science,”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30

Jared Isaacman detailed the mission and trajectory of the newly launched Roman Space Telescope.

“The president is excited about Roman.”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30

Jared Isaacman walked out of the NASA press conference holding his cell phone.

“The president's excited about Roman,”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-29

Jared Isaacman stepped off stage during the press conference to take a phone call from Donald Trump.

“The telescope will provide a vast new atlas of the universe, potentially revealing more than 100,000 new exoplanets through its various surveys,”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-29

Jared Isaacman spoke at the post-launch press conference celebrating the Roman Space Telescope's launch.

“So Roman will help us, as you've already heard, study dark matter and dark energy mysteries that may change our fundamental understanding of the universe.”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-29

Jared Isaacman addressed how the Roman Space Telescope will study dark matter and dark energy.

“It’s one of NASA’s many great contributors.”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24

Isaacman responded to Webster's realization by describing Nancy Grace Roman as one of NASA's many great contributors.

“And we have the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope next up to launch this weekend,”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24

Isaacman clarified the telescope's full name and noted it was launching that weekend.

“Well, you’re talking about NASA’s chief astronomer… first chief astronomer, and when you think about the potential of this mission, those who certainly came before me probably solicited a lot of great ideas for the name that should be attached to America’s next great exploration asset,”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24

Isaacman gently corrected Webster by explaining the telescope was named after NASA's first chief astronomer.

“Certainly, the astronauts were aware and monitoring their spacecraft systems. Under President Trump’s leadership, Artemis II captivated the world, inspired a generation, and gave us the confidence to press on as America returns to the Moon to build a base and to stay. Artemis III is the next mission up in that campaign, but it will be in 2028 during Artemis IV, when NASA astronauts will once again walk on the Moon.”

Jared Isaacman · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman highlighted the success of Artemis II and outlined the timeline for future lunar landings.

“The NASA leadership team was in Mission Control, alongside the flight control team, watching as the Artemis II crew crossed that historic threshold and became the explorers that ventured farthest from Earth,”

Jared Isaacman · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman commented on the Artemis II crew reaching record-breaking distances from Earth.

“NASA should be willing to move quickly and take smart risks when the potential return is worth it, and that is exactly what we did with this mission,”

Jared Isaacman · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Isaacman defended NASA's decision to pursue the risky rescue mission.

“This is not the outcome we were working toward, but it does not change why this mission was worth attempting,”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman commented on calling off the rescue mission for the Swift Observatory.

“As an astronaut, he studied and trained for years, and when he was selected for the incredible Artemis II crew and their mission to journey around the Moon, he executed with humility, precision, and professionalism,”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-07-06 · reported 2026-07-06

Isaacman praised Hansen's years of training and his execution of the Artemis II mission.

“represented the Canadian Space Agency with the utmost distinction.”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-07-06 · reported 2026-07-06

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said in a statement that Hansen represented the Canadian Space Agency with distinction.

“Jeremy and the Artemis II crew have now passed the torch to Artemis III and the colleagues who will carry the fire of exploration back to the lunar surface.”

Jared Isaacman · said 2026-07-06 · reported 2026-07-06

Isaacman said the Artemis II crew passed the torch to Artemis III colleagues who will carry exploration back to the lunar surface.