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.

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.

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.

Dec 29, 2022 · Janet Petro took an impressive step 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.

Jan 22, 2025 · Kennedy Space Center director Janet Petro, who is currently NASA's acting administrator, speaks in 2022. Credit: HUM Images/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images

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 23, 2025 · In a memo to employees Jan. 22 obtained by SpaceNews, NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro said the agency was working to close offices related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility ...

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 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.

Oct 24, 2024 · Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro speaks in March 2022 during the annual State of NASA event at the Florida spaceport. America is returning to the Moon with our sights set on Mars, and NASA is leading the way.