I know he is a billionaire, but, that alone can’t disqualify him. He is very correct in that the USA space dollars need to focus on Mars.
There is a hugh challenge before NASA in focusing on the health and WELL BEING of astronauts. Goddard Space is absolutely correct on stating human missions into space carry too much insult to the human body to have such travel as viable. Yet, we know Sol is not going to be our benevolent giant forever and the rights to exist of the generations yet to come lie before us.
Along with the refocus of Mars brings the reality that the solar wind that carries such danger is somewhat damped, as well as sunlight, at Mars compared to that of Earth. We don’t know the dangers of deep space beyond our solar system boundaries. Amazing that the “Voyagers” are now in interstellar space and thriving. The “Voyagers” longevity speaks to the greatness of the sovereign space program of this magnificent country.
Mr. Isaacson is correct to leave Moon exploitation to others. The USA has a greater mission to achieve and to be honest our lunar satellite is far too important to Earth’s well being to play with. The Moon has proven to be an interesting stepping stone, but, far too delicate to ravage for profit.
Mr. Isaacson will be the first Director of NASA to have actually experienced space flight and walked outside a space craft. It will be unique leadership and if his billions honestly earned provided the best fit for NASA’s future, then we have provided as a democracy opportunity to a worthy American.
Should he be the next Director of NASA there is more than space for him to lean into and we need ethical leadership that loves this country and everyone of it’s people that dare to be “the right stuff.”
