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title: Isaacman takes one step for NASA.
description: Isaacman appears in front of US lawmakers. Intelsat completes a life-extension mission. Sirius Space & Ursa Major to develop a medium-launch engine. And more.
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# [Isaacman takes one step for NASA.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/497)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Apr 10, 2025 8:00:00 PM

Summary

NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman appeared at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Intelsat has become the first and only satellite operator to complete a satellite life-extension mission.  Sirius Space is collaborating with Ursa Major on the development of a medium-launch (ML) engine, and more.

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