Janet E. Petro is an American engineer and civil servant currently serving as the acting Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the 11th director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center. She was appointed as acting NASA Administrator by President Donald Trump on January 20, ...

Jan 20, 2025 · “The Trump Administration has named Janet Petro the acting administrator of NASA, effective Monday,” a NASA spokesperson said in a statement late Jan. 20, but did not provide additional details.

Jan 21, 2025 · Janet Petro had been the 11th director of NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where she managed the Kennedy team of civil service and contractor employees, determining and implementing center policy and managing and executing Kennedy missions and agency program responsibilities.

Dec 29, 2022 · Janet Petro took an impressive step for womankind when, at the age of 17, she began leadership training at the highly esteemed United States Military Academy at West Point at a time when women had just begun to be accepted into the nation’s military academies.

2 days ago · The last two weeks have brought a change in leadership in the form of interim administrator Janet Petro, whose ascension was a surprise. ... Petro did not respond to a request for comment on ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Janet Petro shared a LinkedIn statement emphasising that Nasa will continue to align with the new administration's policies while being committed to the space agency’s mission and values. She also insisted on the Nasa workforce to embrace new experiences while highlighting the importance of growth and adaptation in the organisation.

Jan 20, 2025 · In a move that surprised even NASA officials, the Trump Administration has named Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro to be Acting Administrator. Ordinarily the job goes to the top civil servant in the agency, Associate Administrator, currently held by Jim Free.

Jan 21, 2025 · President Trump named Janet Petro as acting administrator of NASA while his nominee to lead the agency, Jared Isaacman, goes through the confirmation process.

Mar 11, 2024 · NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro. “The rollout of the President’s 2025 budget offers the opportunity to highlight some of the exciting happenings that are helping launch humanity’s future at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Every dollar spent on the agency goes toward U.S. prosperity and improving life on Earth.

Jul 20, 2023 · Janet Petro, 63, became the director of the Kennedy Space Center in 2021, the first woman to hold the job. A West Point graduate and engineer, she plays a critical role in the Artemis mission, which promises not only to land astronauts back on the moon in 2025 but also to create an environment where humans can learn enough to live on Mars ...