NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be possible 'if it wasn't for President Trump'

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be at this moment without President Trump as Orion prepares to pass the far side of the Moon.

Transcript: NASA's Jared Isaacman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026

The following is the full transcript of an interview with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026.

Nasa’s Orion spaceship four days into Artemis II mission: in pictures

Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years, is a key step toward a long‑term return to the moon and future crewed missions to Mars

‘Let’s go!’ NASA launches humanity’s first moon voyage in nearly 54 years

The Artemis 2 mission is due to send astronauts on a test mission to the moon and back during the "opening act" of a new age of discovery.

What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
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Artemis II Q&A: NASA answers 'most pressing' questions ahead of lunar fly-by

NASA has launched a Q&A page for its Artemis II mission as astronauts prepare for a six-hour lunar flyby Monday.

NASA Chief: Odds Are 'Pretty High' That Aliens Are Real

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told CNN's Jake Tapper the odds are pretty high that aliens are real during an interview on State of the Union on Sunday.

NASA administrator defends Trump’s proposed budget cuts

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Sunday backed the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts to his agency, as the Artemis II mission continues. “Yes, of course I do,” Isaacman said on CNN’s