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NASA is once again considering Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman for the administration’s top role.

The private astronaut had been nominated for the role earlier this year, but the White House yanked that nomination as cracks formed in President Donald Trump’s relationship with Musk.

" Secretary Duffy and Jared Isaacman had an excellent meeting," NASA press secretary Bethany Stephens first told Reuters in a statement this week.

She added in a statement to Fox News Digital: "At President Trump's direction, Secretary [Sean] Duffy in his capacity as acting NASA Administrator, is meeting with and vetting several candidates for the permanent role."

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