Shotwell has an expansive role at the rocket and satellite company, helping to foster its rise. With an IPO looming, the toughest stretch may still lie ahead.

The funding would support the development of satellites for President Trump’s Golden Dome project.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been steering the space agency on an interim basis, but Trump’s former nominee Jared Isaacman is interested in the role.

Elon Musk’s aerospace company plans the next test launch of its roughly 400-foot-tall rocket after its last three flights ended prematurely.

The White House said the next space agency leader should be completely aligned with President Trump’s America First agenda.

SpaceX delivered a four-person crew to the International Space Station early Sunday, setting the stage for Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams to depart.

A private space traveler and jet-fighter pilot, Jared Isaacman is preparing to run the U.S. space program after decades outside of government.

After years of delays, the billionaire’s Blue Origin space company launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday.