[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2007] [Pages 439-445] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 300 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20546 Phone, 202-358-0000. Internet, www.nasa.gov. Administrator Michael D. Griffin Deputy Administrator Shana Dale Associate Administrator Rex D. Geveden Associate Deputy Administrator Charles Scales Chief of Staff Paul Morrell Deputy Chief of Staff/White House Liaison Jeffrey T. Jezierski Assistant Administrator for External Relations Michael F. O'Brien Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Research Lisa Porter Mission Directorate Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Scott Horowitz Mission Directorate Associate Administrator for Institutions and Thomas S. Luedtke Management Assistant Administrator for Diversity and Equal Brenda R. Manuel Opportunity Assistant Administrator for Human Capital Toni Dawsey Management [[Page 440]] Assistant Administrator for Infrastructure and Olga Dominguez Administration Assistant Administrator for Internal Controls Jay M. Henn, Acting and Management Systems Assistant Administrator for Procurement Sheryl Goddard, Acting Assistant Administrator for Security and Program David A. Saleeba Protection Assistant Administrator for Small Business Glenn A. Delgado Programs Executive Director, NASA Shared Services Center Richard E. Arbuthnot Associate Administraor for Program Analysis and Scott Pace Evaluation Associate Administrator for Science Mission Alan Stern Directorate Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier Mission Directorate Chief Engineer Christopher Scolese Chief Financial Officer Terry Bowie, Acting Chief Health and Medical Officer Richard S. Williams Chief Information Officer Jonathan Pettus, Acting Chief Safety and Mission Assurance Officer Bryan O'Connor Chief of Strategic Communications Bob Hopkins, Acting Assistant Administrator for Communications Robert Hopkins Planning Assistant Administrator for Education Joyce L. Winterton Assistant Administrator for Legislative and Brian Chase Intergovernmental Affairs Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs David Mould Director, Innovative Partnerships Program Douglas A. Comstock Director, Integrated Enterprise Management Bobby L. German Program Director, Office of Program and Institutional Richard J. Keegan Integration General Counsel Michael C. Wholley Inspector General Robert W. Cobb NASA Centers Director, Ames Research Center S. Pete Worden Director, Dryden Flight Research Center Kevin L. Petersen Director, John H. Glenn Research Center Woodrow Whitlow Director, Goddard Space Flight Center Edward J. Weiler Director, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Michael Coats Director, John F. Kennedy Space Center William W. Parsons Director, Langley Research Center Lesa Roe Director, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center David A. King Director, John C. Stennis Space Center Richard Gilbrech Director, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Charles Elachi [For the National Aeronautics and Space Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 1201] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T211657.045 [[Page 442]] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established by the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.). Activities Aeronautics Research Directorate The Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate conducts research and technology activities to develop the knowledge, tools, and technologies to support the development of future air and space vehicles and to support the transformation of the Nations's air transportation system. The Directorate's programs focus on cutting-edge, fundamental research in traditional aeronautical disciplines, as well as emerging fields with promising applications to aeronautics, and are conducted in conjunction with industry, academia, and other U.S. Government departments and agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense. For further information, call 202-358-5241. Space Operations Mission Directorate The Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) provides the foundation for NASA's space program-- space travel for human and robotic missions, in-space laboratories, and the means to return data to Earth. SOMD is responsible for many critical enabling capabilities that make possible much of the science, research, and exploration achievements of the rest of NASA. This is done through three themes: the International Space Station, Space Shuttle, and Space and Flight Support. The International Space Station supports activities for establishing a permanent human presence in Earth's orbit. It provides a long- duration, habitable laboratory for science and research activities. The Space Shuttle, first launched in 1981, provides the only current capability in the United States for human access to space. The Shuttle's focus over the next several years will be the assembly of the International Space Station after which it will be phased out of service. The Space and Flight Support theme encompasses space communications, launch services, and rocket propulsion testing. Space communications consists of five major elements: the Space Network or Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System, the Deep Space Network, the Ground Network, the NASA Integrated Services Network, and NASA Spectrum Management. The launch services program focuses on NASA's launch and payload processing requirements for payloads not requiring the Space Shuttle. The rocket propulsion testing program supports the flight readiness of various liquid propulsion engines and acts as a test bed for rocket engines of the future. For further information, call 202-358-2015. Science Mission Directorate The Science Mission Directorate carries out the scientific exploration of the Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond, charting the best route of discovery. The Directorate manages and sponsors research, flight missions, advanced technology development, and related activities. It works to expand our understanding of the Earth and the Sun and the Sun's effect on the solar system environments; explore the solar system with robots to study its origins and evolution including the origins of life within it; and explore the universe beyond, from the search for planets and life in other solar systems to the origin, evolution, and destiny of the universe itself. For further information, call 202-358-1409. Exploration Systems Mission Directorate The Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) is responsible for creating a suite of new human exploration capabilities called Constellation Systems. This system includes a crew exploration vechicle, transportation, lunar and planetary body exploration, in-space support, and ground-based support systems. The ESMD also includes robotic missions to the Moon and research payloads that use [[Page 443]] the International Space System, as well as ground based facilities. For further information, call 202-358-7246. NASA Centers Ames Research Center The Ames Research Center, located in California's Silicon Valley, provides solutions to NASA's exploration questions through interdisciplinary scientific discovery and innovative technology systems. The Center provides leadership in astrobiology, information science, small spacecraft, advanced thermal protection systems, human factors, and the development of new tools for a safer and more efficient national airspace. It also develops unique partnerships and collaborations, exemplified by NASA's Astrobiology Institute, the NASA Research Park, and the University Affiliated Research Center. Dryden Flight Research Center The Dryden Flight Research Center, located at Edwards, CA, is NASA's primary installation for flight research. Since 1946, Dryden's researchers have led the way in major advancements to the design and capabilities of many civilian and military aircraft. Dryden's workforce expertise in aeronautics and in the development of flight research tools and techniques, coupled with the suite of specialized laboratories and facilities needed for flight validation, are key to the development and maturation of new vehicles. Glenn Research Center The John H. Glenn Research Center, located in Cleveland, OH, develops spaceflight systems and technologies to advance space exploration and maintains leadership in avaiation propulsion research. The Center leads the development of the Service Module and Spacecraft Adapter for the Nation's Crew Exploration Vehicle. Goddard Space Flight Center The Goddard Space Flight Center, located in Greenbelt, MD, expands the knowledge of Earth and its environment, the solar system, and the universe through observations from space. The Center also conducts scientific investigations, develops and operates space systems, and advances essential technologies. Johnson Space Center The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, located in Houston, TX, leads the United States in the human exploration of space. The Center has made major advances in science, technology, engineering, and medicine and has led the Nation's human space flight programs and projects. It strives to advance the Nation's exploration of the universe with its expertise in medical, biomedical, and life sciences, lunar and planetary geosciences, crew and mission operations, crew health and safety, project management, and space systems engineering. The Center also leads worldwide research in extraterrestrial materials curation and the interaction between humans and robotics, as well as the biology and physiology of humans in space. Kennedy Space Center The John F. Kennedy Center, located in Florida, is responsible for NASA's space launch operation and spaceport and range technologies. Home to the Space Shuttle fleet and the launch services program, it carries out its primary mission by managing the processing and launch of astronaut crews; the Space Shuttle and associated payloads; International Space Station elements, research experiments, and supplies; and enabling the payload processing of a wide variety of robotics payloads launched on commercial services into space. The Center supports the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs and serves as NASA's focal point for spaceport and range technology development efforts to provide advanced technologies, systems, and techniques to increase safety and security and reduce the cost of access to space. Langley Research Center The Langley Research Center, located in Hampton, VA, is renowned for its scientific and technological expertise in aerospace research, systems integration, and atmospheric science. Established 1917 as an aeronautics lab, the Center also has a rich heritage in space and science technologies. The Center conducts [[Page 444]] critical research in materials and structures; aerodynamics; and hypersonic, supersonic, and subsonic flight; and has developed and validated technologies to improve the effectiveness, capability, comfort, and efficiency of the Nation's air transportation system. It supports the space exploration program and space operations with systems analysis and engineering, aerosciences, materials and structures, and technology and systems development and testing. The Center continues to have a principal role in understanding and protecting our planet through atmospheric measurement, instruments, missions, and prediction algorithms. In 2003, NASA's Engineering and Safety Center was established at Langley to improve mission safety by performing independent engineering assessments, testing, analysis, and evaluation to determine appropriate preventative and corrective action for problens, trends, or issues across NASA programs and projects. Marshall Space Flight Center The George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, located in Hunstville, AL, develops and integrates the transportation and space systems required for the Agency's exploration, operations, and scientific missions. It provides the engineering and scientific capabilities to deliver space transportation and propulsion systems, space systems development and integration, scientific and exploration instruments, and basic and applied research. The Center manages the Space Shuttle propulsion elements, the International Space Station, the Ares I crew and Ares V cargo launch vehicles, and the Lunar Precursor Robotic Program. Other programs and projects include the Lunar Surface Access Module Project, the Discovery Program, New Frontiers Program, the Chandra X-ray Observatory Program, and the Hinode (Solar-B) Program. Stennis Space Center The John C. Stennis Center, located near Bay St. Louis, MS, has served as NASA's rocket propulsion testing ground for more than four decades. Today, the Center provides test services not only for America's space program, but also for the Department of Defense and the private sector. The Center's Earth Science Applications Directorate leads NASA's efforts to help solve problems on Earth related to homeland security, agricultural efficiency, disaster preparedness, and coastal management. Through the use of NASA's Earth science research, remote sensing, and other technical capabilities, the Directorate bridges the gap between Earth science research results and the use of its data to help its partner agencies. Government-Owned/Contractor-Operated Facility Jet Propulsion Laboratory The Laboratory, which is operated under contract by the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA, develops spacecraft and space sensors and conducts mission operations and ground-based research in support of solar system exploration, Earth science and applications, Earth and ocean dynamics, space physics and astronomy, and life science and information systems technology. It is also responsible for the operation of the Deep Space Network in support of NASA projects. Sources of Information Contracts and Small Business Activities Inquiries regarding contracting for small business opportunities with NASA should be directed to the Assistant Administrator for Small Business Programs, Room 5C39, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20546. Phone, 202-358- 2088. Employment Direct all general inquiries to the NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis, MS 39529. Phone, 877-677-2123. E-mail, nssc- [email protected]. OIG Hotline An individual may report crimes, fraud, waste, and abuse in NASA programs and operations by calling the OIG Hotline (phone, 800-424- 9183); by writing to the NASA Inspector General, P.O. Box 23089, L'Enfant Plaza Station, Washington, DC 20026; or by sending an electronic message from the OIG's [[Page 445]] Web site (Internet, www.hq.nasa.gov/office/oig/hq/cyberhotline.html). Publications, Speakers, Films, and Exhibit Services Several publications concerning these services can be obtained by contacting the Public Affairs Officer of the nearest NASA Center. Publications include NASA Directory of Services for the Public, NASA Film List, and NASA Educational Publications List. The headquarters telephone directory and certain publications and picture sets are available for sale from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Telephone directories for NASA Centers are available only from the Centers. Publications and documents not available for sale from the Superintendent of Documents or the National Technical Information Service (Springfield, VA 22151) may be obtained from NASA Center's Information Center in accordance with the NASA regulation concerning freedom of information. Reading Room NASA Headquarters Information Center, Room 1H23, 300 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20546. Phone, 202-358-0000. For further information, contact the Headquarters Information Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546. Phone, 202-358-0000. Internet, www.nasa.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------