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WELCOME to Science Programs and Projects Office
The Science Programs and Projects Office is responsible for implementing all programs and projects funded by NASA's Science Mission Directorate at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The scope of the office is broad: from the development of new space propulsion technologies to program management of NASA's premier Discovery Program with missions enroute to Mercury and Pluto, as well as a host of other programs and projects such as the Chandra X-Ray telescope and the burst monitor for the GLAST mission. |
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GENERAL INFO, NEWS AND DISCUSSIONS
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What is the Science Research & Technology Projects Office?
The Science Research & Technology Projects Office performs research and develops technology for Science Mission Directorate's Planetary Science and Earth Science Divisions. Current projects pursue Advanced Chemical Propulsion, propellantless In-Space Propulsion Technologies such as Solar Sail Propulsion and Aerocapture Technology, and management of multiple research and technology activities for Earth Science.
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What is the Space Systems Programs & Projects Office?
The Space Systems Program & Projects Office develops and operates programs and projects on behalf of the Astrophysics and Heliophysics Divisions of NASA's Science Mission Directorate. These include:
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What is the Discovery & New Frontiers Programs Office?
The Discovery and New Frontiers Program Office has programmatic management responsibility for the detailed design, development, launch, on-orbit checkout, mission operations, and data analysis of the Discovery and New Frontiers missions. The Program Office is responsible for ensuring that the missions adhere to committed cost, schedule, performance, reliability, safety, and education and public outreach requirements. This is done consistent with top-level policies, strategies, requirements, and funding established by NASA Headquarters Science Mission Directorate.
The Program Office works to assure mission success by providing technical expertise, conducting technical assessments, and convening reviews if necessary. Assessing risks and mitigation plans is an important part of the program office effort. |
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