Space Sciences

▸ Agencies

Air Force Dept. (Defense Dept.), Space Programs, 1670 Air Force Pentagon, #4D859 20330-1640; (703) 693-5799. Fax, (703) 614-3998. Gary E. Payton, Under Secretary.

Web, http://www.af.mil

Manages the planning, programming, and acquisition of space systems for the Air Force and other military services.

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (Transportation Dept.), Commercial Space Transportation, 800 Independence Ave. S.W., #331, AST-1 20591; (202) 267-7793. Fax, (202) 267-5450. George Nield, Associate Administrator.

Web, http://ast.faa.gov

Promotes and facilitates the operation of commercial expendable space launch vehicles by the private sector; licenses and regulates these activities.

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[Page 621]National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 300 E St. S.W. 20546-0001 (mailing address: NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546); (202) 358-1010. Fax, (202) 358-3251. Christopher Scolese, Administrator (Acting). Information, (202) 358-0000. TTY, (800) 877-8339.

Web, http://www.nasa.gov

Develops, manages, and has oversight of the agency's programs and missions. Interacts with Congress and state officials and responds to national and international inquiries. Serves as the administrative office for the agency.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, 300 E St. S.W., #6A70 20546 (mailing address: NASA Headquarters, Mail Code 6J39A, Washington, DC 20546); (202) 358-4600. Fax, (202) 358-2920. Jaiwon Shin, Associate Administrator.

Web, http://www.aerospace.nasa.gov

Conducts research in aerodynamics, materials, structures, avionics, propulsion, high-performance computing, human factors, aviation safety, and space transportation in support of national space and aeronautical research and technology goals. Manages the following NASA research centers: Ames (Moffett Field, Calif.); Dryden (Edwards, Calif.); Langley (Hampton, Va.); and Glenn (Cleveland, Ohio).

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Chief Engineer, 300 E St. S.W., #6V87 20546; (202) 358-1823. Fax, (202) 358-3296. Michael Ryschkewitsch, Chief Engineer.

Web, http://oce.nasa.gov

Serves as the agency's principal adviser on matters pertaining to the technical readiness and execution of programs and projects.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Chief Health and Medical Officer, 300 E St. S.W., #5G39 20546; (202) 358-2390. Fax, (202) 358-3349. Dr. Richard S. Williams, Chief Health and Medical Officer.

Web, http://www.hq.nasa.gov/officelchmo

Ensures the health and safety of NASA employees in space and on the ground. Develops health and medical policy, establishes guidelines for health and medical practices, oversees health care delivery, and monitors human and animal research standards within the agency.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Education, 300 E St. S.W., #9N70 20546; (202) 358-0103. Fax, (202) 358-7097. Joyce Winterton, Assistant Administrator.

General e-mail, education@nasa.gov

Web, http://education.nasa.gov

Coordinates NASA's education programs and activities to meet national educational needs and ensure a sufficient talent pool to preserve U.S. leadership in aeronautical technology and space science.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, 300 E St. S.W., #7J17 20546 (mailing address: NASA headquarters, Mail ESMD, Washington, DC 20546); (202) 358-7246. Fax, (202) 358-4174. Douglas R. Cooke, Associate Administrator.

Web, http://exploration.nasa.gov

Creates capabilities and supporting research and technologies to enable sustainable and affordable space exploration. Responsible for developing the launch systems and vehicles that will carry humans into space following the retirement of the space shuttle. Developing Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and supports future human exploration of the moon.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Goddard Space Flight Center, 8800 Greenbelt Rd., Code 100, Greenbelt, MD 20771; (301) 286-2000. Fax, (301) 286-1714. Robert Strain, Director. Information, (301) 286-5121.

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