Flight Projects Directorate

The Flight Projects Directorate manages the implementation, maintenance, and operations of end-to-end space architectures, including mission operations, tracking, and data acquisition services for missions supported by GSFC.

FPD assures that a strong and consistent program and project management approach is implemented on all projects including the establishment of overall requirements, design reviews, systems analysis, appropriate pre-launch test programs, and science data delivery from operational systems.

Focuses on missions and technologies aimed at answering: How do galaxies, stars, and planetary systems form and evolve?
An Amazing Legacy for Astrophysics: Hubble, JWST, and More!

Addresses solar structure and magnetic activity, solar wind, solar disturbances, and their effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere

Supports new scientific measurements to explore the solar system. Primary research areas include developing instruments for landers and orbiting spacecraft, as well as providing entire spacecraft/observatories

Addresses technology or capabilities which are applicable to more than one strategic line of business, everything from nano-materials, electronics and detectors, to system architectures

Focuses on technologies that allow carriers to fly at new locations, altitude regimes, and for extended durations. The line of business also focuses on reducing the weight of instruments flying on NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) platforms.

Addresses systems and technologies needed for responsive communications and navigation. Investments primarily are intended to support NASA’s Exploration, Space Operations, and Science missions in near-Earth and deep space environments