WASHINGTON

US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated Jared Isaacman to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

"This evening, I am pleased to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business leader, philanthropist, pilot, and astronaut, as Administrator of NASA," he said on his Truth Social platform.

Trump said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has done "an incredible job" as interim administrator of NASA.

"Jared’s passion for Space, astronaut experience, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of exploration, unlocking the mysteries of the universe, and advancing the new Space economy, make him ideally suited to lead NASA into a bold new Era," he added.