NASA's in a 'weird period' right now, acting chief Janet Petro says

Two women in blue suits sit on couches on a large stage.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.  — These are strange times for NASA, according to the agency's acting chief.

During the brief tenure of acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro, the agency has laid off employees, slashed budgets, ended key programs, and removed all mentions of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility from its websites.