[United States Government Manual]
[June 01, 2005]
[Pages 441-447]
[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. Griffen
Deputy Administrator                              Frederick D. Gregory

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Assistant Deputy Administrator, Internal          Suzanne Hilding
        Operations
Program Executive Officer for Integrated          Patrick A. Ciganer
        Financial Management
Associate Deputy Administrator for Systems        Mary E. Kicza
        Integration
Chief of Staff                                    John D. Schumacher
White House Liaison                               Jeffrey T. Jezierski
Chief Scientist                                   James B. Garvin
Chief Financial Officer                           Gwendolyn Sykes
General Counsel                                   Michael C. Wholley
Chief Health and Medical Officer                  Richard S. Williams
Director of Advanced Planning                     Charles Elachi
Chief Safety and Mission Assurance Officer        Bryan O'Connor
Inspector General                                 Robert W. Cobb
Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Research  J. Victor Lebacqz
        Mission Directorate
Chief Education Officer                           Adena Williams Loston
Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems   Craig E. Steidle
        Mission Directorate
Associate Administrator for Space Operations      William F. Readdy
        Mission Directorate
Associate Administrator for Science Mission       Alphonso V. Diaz
        Directorate
Chief Information Officer                         Patricia L. Dunnington
Chief Engineer                                    Rex D. Geveden
Associate Administrator for Institutions and      James Jennings
        Management
Assistant Administrator for Human Capital         Vicki A. Novak
        Management
Assistant Administrator for Infrastructure and    Jeffrey E. Sutton
        Administration
Assistant Administrator for Diversity and Equal   Dorothy Hayden Watkins
        Opportunity
Assistant Administrator for Security and Program  David A. Saleeba
        Protection
Assistant Administrator for Procurement           Thomas S. Luedtke
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business        Ralph C. Thomas III
        Utilization
Assistant Administrator for Institutional         Richard J. Keegan
        Planning and Investment
Chief of Strategic Communications                 (vacancy)
Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs        Dean Acosta, Acting
Assistant Administrator for Legislative Affairs   Angela Diaz, Acting
Assistant Administrator for External Relations    Michael F. O'Brien

NASA Centers                                        

Director, Ames Research Center                    G. Scott Hubbard
Director, Dryden Flight Research Center           Kevin L. Petersen
Director, John H. Glenn Research Center           Julian Earls
Director, Goddard Space Flight Center             Edward J. Weiler
Director, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center          Jefferson D. Howell, 
                                                          Jr.
Director, John F. Kennedy Space Center            James W. Kennedy
Director, Langley Research Center                 Roy D. Bridges
Director, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center  David A. King

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Director, John C. Stennis Space Center            Thomas Q. Donaldson
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]

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration maintains the United 
States' role as a leader in aeronautical and space science technology by 
improving the usefulness, performance, speed, safety, and efficiency of 
aeronautical and space vehicles and by conducting space flight research. 
It also conducts space exploration activities with manned and unmanned 
vehicles and utilizes the aeronautical and space resources of the United 
States and other nations for peaceful purposes.


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 Directorate 
pioneers and validates high-payoff technologies and designs to maintain 
U.S. leadership in the aerospace industry.
    NASA's expertise in the computation and information technology 
fields, coupled with capabilities in emerging research areas, such as 
nanotechnology, complement traditional research strengths in propulsion, 
materials, structures, aerothermodynamics, avionics, and flight 
research. Research and technology development is accomplished primarily 
through programs and projects at the four aeronautical field centers: 
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA; Dryden Flight Research Center, 
Edwards, CA; Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA; and Glenn Research 
Center, Cleveland, OH.
    The technologies developed through this mission directorate are 
primarily for organizations outside of NASA, specifically other 
Government agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration and 
Department of Defense, and industry.

For further information, call 202-358-1696.

Space Operations  The Office of Space Operations (OSO) 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. 
The OSO 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 OSO is 
also responsible for institutional management of the Johnson Space 
Center, Kennedy Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, and the 
Stennis Space Center.
    The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest international 
cooperative project in which the United States has been involved. The 
ISS demonstrates the utility of a permanently crewed platform in space, 
and will enable NASA to develop, test, and validate the next generation 
of technologies to prepare for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
    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 three programs: Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System, 
NASA's spectrum allocation, and Integrated Services Network. 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

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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 mission 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.

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, nanotechnology, 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 and 
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 at Lewis Field, 
located in Cleveland, OH, provides research leadership in power and 
propulsion technologies for aircraft and spacecraft applications, 
aerospace communications, microgravity fluid physics and combustion, and 
bioscience and bioengineering. Researchers at the Center are working to 
develop, verify, and transfer air-breathing propulsion technology for 
subsonic, supersonic, hypersonic, general aviation, and high-performance 
aircraft and rotorcraft, along with conducting fundamental research in 
propulsion-related specialties and new technologies, such as high-
temperature nanomaterials, nanodevices, and computational intelligence. 
In aerospace communications, Glenn researchers develop communication and 
network architectures, systems modeling, and enabling technologies for 
global communications connectivity, and integrated communications, 
navigation, surveillance, and weather information. In space-based 
research, Glenn promotes and enables the use of a microgravity 
environment.
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 
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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 Shuttleand 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. 
Since 1917, the Center's staff has undertaken research in aeronautics, 
and more recently, space technology. Langley leads NASA's initiative in 
aviation safety and security, quiet-aircraft technology, small-aircraft 
transportation systems, and aerospace vehicles systems technology. It 
also supports space programs with atmospheric research and technology 
testing and development. Researchers have developed and validated 
technologies to improve the effectiveness, capability, comfort, 
efficiency, and safety of the Nation's air transportation system. 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 problems, trends, or issues across NASA programs and projects.
Marshall Space Flight Center  The George C. Marshall Space Flight 
Center, located in Huntsville, AL, provides and maintains NASA core 
competencies in the areas of space transportation and propulsion systems 
development; large complex systems and infrastructure development and 
integration; and applied materials and manufacturing process 
development. The Center manages key propulsion system hardware and 
technologies for the Space Shuttle program; develops next generation 
space transportation and propulsion systems; and develops hardware and 
provides payload operation services for the International Space Station. 
It also maintains state-of-the-art facilities that support ongoing 
Agency programs and projects. Other key programs include the Chandra X-
Ray Observatory, Gravity Probe-B, Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous 
Technology, Discovery and New Frontiers, Multipurpose Logistics Modules, 
Environmental Control and Life Support Systems, and Nodes for the 
International Space Station.
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,

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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 PropulsionLaboratory  The Laboratory, which is operated under 
contract by the California Institute of Technologyin 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 and Disadvantaged Business 
Utilization, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20546. 
Phone, 202-358-2088.
Employment  Direct all inquiries to the Personnel Director of the 
nearest NASA Center or, for the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, to 
the Chief, Headquarters Personnel Branch, NASA Headquarters, Washington, 
DC 20546. Phone, 202-358-1543.
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 Web site (Internet, www.hq.nasa.gov/
office/org/hq/hotline.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.

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