NASA is under new leadership with Jared Isaacman. Watch or listen as he answers questions from Aviation Week's Irene Klotz after eight weeks on the job in this special episode of the Check 6 Podcast.
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AI-Generated Summary
In this conversation, NASA Administrator Jared discusses his recent visits to various NASA centers, emphasizing the importance of understanding the workforce's insights and the need to bring core competencies back in-house.
He addresses the future of the Gateway and Artemis Initiative, the lessons learned from past accidents, and the importance of budget management and contractor relationships. Jared also shares his vision for empowering the workforce and focusing on key objectives to ensure NASA's success in space exploration.
Key Topics
Insights from NASA Center Visits
Workforce Size and Core Competencies
The Future of the Gateway and Artemis Initiative
Lessons from Past Accidents
Budget Savings and Contractor Relationships
Managing NASA: Challenges and Comparisons
Measuring Success at NASA
Navigating Political Challenges at NASA




