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NASA's First Female Acting Administrator Paves Way for Future

1/28/2025

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NASA is making history with Janet Petro stepping in as the first female acting administrator, while Jared Isaacman is poised to take on the permanent role. The agency is embracing groundbreaking public-private partnerships, setting its sights on ambitious lunar and Martian missions, all while fostering sustainability and igniting a passion for STEM in future generations.

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NASA is making history with Janet Petro stepping in as the first female acting administrator, while Jared Isaacman is poised to take on the permanent role. The agency is embracing groundbreaking public-private partnerships, setting its sights on ambitious lunar and Martian missions, all while fostering sustainability and igniting a passion for STEM in future generations.