NASA Adminitrator Bill Nelson pens letter to agency's next chief as Kennedy Space Center’s Janet Petro becomes interim leader
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has left the building, and while President Donald Trump’s nominee awaits a confirmation hearing, the head of Kennedy Space Center will keep things afloat. Nelson, who flew to space on board Space Shuttle Columbia while a member of the House of Representatives,
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Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term
Nelson and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy left the agency on Monday (Jan. 20), the day that Donald Trump began his second term as president. Trump has appointed Janet Petro, who most recently served as director of Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, as NASA's interim chief.
NASA boss Bill Nelson writes letter to next leader, reflects on legacy and future of space exploration
"America is leading humanity back to the Moon, onward to Mars, and into a golden age of space exploration," Nelson wrote,
Who is Janet Petro? Meet the First Woman to Lead NASA as Acting Administrator
NASA’s 1st woman acting administrator, Janet Petro, is leading the charge in space exploration. Learn how her career milestones and vision for NASA’s space missions are shaping the future of space exploration.
Who Is Janet Petro, 1st Female To Lead NASA As Acting Administrator
Janet Petro has been appointed as the acting administrator of NASA, the US space agency announced after President Donald Trump took charge this week.
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NASA seeks a faster way to bring Mars samples to Earth
NASA proposes a faster, cheaper plan to bring Mars samples to Earth, aiming for delivery by the 2030s while cutting costs significantly.
NASA’s Mars Rover Mission to Bring Samples Back Home From the Red Planet Is at Risk
An exploding budget and an unraveling schedule spell disappointment for NASA's mission to learn more about Mars's history.
On this date: U.S. Rep. Nelson launches onboard space shuttle Columbia
On this date in 1986, Congressman Bill Nelson launches onboard Columbia on the final successful shuttle flight before the Challenger disaster.
What does the NASA administrator do? The agency’s leader reaches for the stars while navigating budgets and politics back on Earth
NASA administrators are also accountable to elected officials. Administrators are appointed by the president but must be confirmed by the Senate. Congress has a great deal to say about the budget that NASA gets each year. They also must authorize major programs, like the Artemis program, which aims to return the U.S. and its partners to the Moon.
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Our warming Earth: 2024 was hottest year on record, NASA says
"Once again, the temperature record has been shattered — 2024 was the hottest year since record keeping began in 1880."
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NASA’s Robert Cabana Receives President’s Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service
Robert Cabana, a NASA associate administrator, astronaut, and a colonel in the United States Marine Corps, received the President’s Award.
Meet Janet Petro, the first woman to lead NASA as acting administrator
Janet Petro will become the first female to lead NASA. She will replace the 14th NASA administrator, Bill Nelson. Here's all you need to know about her