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NASA's Janet Petro Calls Tenure 'Weird' Amid Challenges

4/8/2025

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During the Space Foundation's 40th annual Space Symposium, Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro candidly labeled her time in office as "weird." Amidst layoffs and budget cuts, she lamented the loss of diversity initiatives. However, she expressed hope that billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman’s anticipated confirmation would propel vital programs like Artemis forward.

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During the Space Foundation's 40th annual Space Symposium, Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro candidly labeled her time in office as "weird." Amidst layoffs and budget cuts, she lamented the loss of diversity initiatives. However, she expressed hope that billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman’s anticipated confirmation would propel vital programs like Artemis forward.