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Congress on whether the Federal work against political abuses and prohibited force is being adequately protected personnel practices. Regional Offices—Merit Systems Protection Board

Region Address Director Telephone

Atlanta Regional Office 401 W. Peachtree St. NW., Atlanta, GA 30308 ...... Thomas J. Lanphear ...... 404–730–2755 Central Regional Office 31st Fl., 230 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604 ..... Martin W. Baumgaertner 312–353–2923 Dallas Regional Office .. Rm. 620, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75242 ..... Sharon F. Jackson ...... 214–767–0555 Northeastern Regional Suite 1700, 1601 Market St., Philadelphia, PA William L. Boulden ...... 215–597–9960 Office. 19103. Washington Regional Suite 205, 1800 Diagonal Rd., Alexandria, VA Raphael Ben-Ami, Acting 703–756–6250 Office. 22314. Western Regional Office Suite 400, 4th Fl., 250 Montgomery St., San Fran- Amy Dunning ...... 415–904–6772 cisco, CA 94104.

Field Offices—Merit Systems Protection Board

Chief Administrative Region Address Judge Telephone

Denver ...... Suite 318, 165 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO Maxanne Witkin ...... 303–969–5101 80228. New York ...... Rm. 3137A, 26 Federal Plz., New York, NY 10278 Arthur S. Joseph ...... 212–264–9372

For further information, contact the Merit Systems Protection Board, 1615 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20419. Phone, 202–653–7200 or 800–209–8960. TDD, 800–877–8339. Fax, 202–653–7130. E-mail, [email protected]. Internet, www.mspb.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 CHRISTOPHER SCOLESE Associate Deputy Administrator CHARLES SCALES Chief of Staff PAUL MORRELL Deputy Chief of Staff/White House Liaison JANE CHERRY Assistant Associate Administrator CHRISTYL JOHNSON Assistant Administrator for External Relations MICHAEL F. O’BRIEN Associate Administrator for Aeronautics JAIWON SHIN Research Mission Directorate Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems RICHARD J. GILBRECH 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 Assistant Administrator for Infrastructure and OLGA DOMINGUEZ Administration Assistant Administrator for Internal Controls LOU BECKER and Management Systems Assistant Administrator for Procurement BILL MCNALLY

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Assistant Administrator for Security and JACK FORSYTHE, Acting Program Protection Assistant Administrator for Small Business GLENN A. DELGADO Programs Executive Director, NASA Shared Services RICHARD E. ARBUTHNOT Center Associate Administrator for Program Analysis SCOTT PACE and Evaluation Headquarters Operations CHRIS JEDREY Associate Administrator for Science Mission ED WEILER Directorate Associate Administrator for Space Operations WILLIAM GERSTENMAIER Mission Directorate Chief Engineer MICHAEL RYSCHKEWITSCH Chief Financial Officer RONALD R. SPOEHEL Chief Health and Medical Officer RICHARD S. WILLIAMS Chief Information Officer JONATHAN PETTUS Chief Safety and Mission Assurance Officer BRYAN O’CONNOR Chief of Strategic Communications/Assistant ROBERT HOPKINS Administrator for Communications Planning Assistant Administrator for Education JOYCE L. WINTERTON Assistant Administrator for Legislative and WILLIAM BRUNER 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 ARTHUR OBENSCHAIN, Acting 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 DAVID A. KING Center Director, John C. Stennis Space Center ROBERT CABANA 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.

The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended (42 U.S.C. Administration (NASA) was established 2451 et seq.). by the National Aeronautics and Space

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CHIEF SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF ADMINISTRATOR PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION ADMINISTRATOR

DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR INSPECTOR GENERAL CHIEF ENGINEER ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR

NASA ADVISORY GROUPS PROGRAM AND INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRATION

MISSION DIRECTORATES MISSION SUPPORT OFFICES

AERONAUTICS RESEARCH CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

EXPLORATION SYSTEMS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

SCIENCE GENERAL COUNSEL

INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE SPACE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

NASA CENTERS EXTERNAL RELATIONS

AMES RESEARCH CENTER CHIEF HEALTH AND MEDICAL OFFICER

DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER INTERNAL CONTROLS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

GLENN RESEARCH CENTER INSTITUTIONS AND MANAGEMENT

GOODARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY * HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS JET PROPULSION LABORATORY HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION JOHNSON SPACE CENTER INTERNAL CONTROLS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PROCUREMENT SECURITY AND PROGRAM PROTECTION SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS * KENNEDY SPACE CENTER NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER

LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING EDUCATION LEGISLATIVE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STENNIS SPACE CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS

* In accordance with law or regulation, the offices of Diversity and Equal Opportunity and Small Business Programs maintain reporting relationships to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator.

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Activities Network or Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System, the Deep Space Aeronautics Research Directorate The Network, the Near Earth Network, the Aeronautics Research Mission NASA Integrated Services Network, and Directorate conducts research and NASA Spectrum Management. The technology activities to develop the launch services program focuses on knowledge, tools, and technologies to acquisition of commercial launch support the development of future air services for NASA’s space and Earth and space vehicles and to support the science missions. The rocket propulsion transformation of the Nations’s air testing program supports the flight transportation system. The Directorate’s readiness of various liquid propulsion programs focus on cutting-edge, engines and acts as a test bed for rocket fundamental research in traditional engines of the future. aeronautical disciplines, as well as emerging fields with promising For further information, call 202–358–2015. applications to aeronautics, and are Science Mission Directorate The conducted in conjunction with industry, Science Mission Directorate carries out academia, and other U.S. Government the scientific exploration of the Earth, departments and agencies, including the Moon, Mars, and beyond, charting the Federal Aviation Administration and the best route of discovery. The Directorate Department of Defense. manages and sponsors research, flight For further information, call 202–358–2047. missions, advanced technology development, and related activities. It Space Operations Mission Directorate works to expand our understanding of The Space Operations Mission the Earth and the Sun and the Sun’s Directorate (SOMD) provides the effect on the solar system environments; foundation for NASA’s space program— explore the solar system with robots to space travel for human and robotic study its origins and evolution including missions, in-space laboratories, and the the origins of life within it; and explore means to return data to Earth. SOMD is the universe beyond, from the search for responsible for many critical enabling planets and life in other solar systems to capabilities that make possible much of the origin, evolution, and destiny of the the science, research, and exploration universe itself. achievements of the rest of NASA. This For further information, call 202–358–3889 or visit is done through three themes: the www.nasascience.nasa.gov. International Space Station, Space Shuttle, and Space and Flight Support. Exploration Systems Mission Directorate The International Space Station is a The Exploration Systems Mission complex of laboratories maintained to Directorate (ESMD) is responsible for support scientific research, technology creating a suite of new human development, and the exploration of a exploration capabilities called permanent human presence in Earth’s Constellation Systems. This system orbit. includes a crew exploration vehicle, The Space Shuttle, first launched in transportation, lunar and planetary body 1981, provides the only current exploration, in-space support, and capability in the United States for human ground-based support systems. The access to space. The Shuttle’s focus over ESMD also includes robotic missions to the next several years will be the the Moon and research payloads that use assembly of the International Space the International Space System, as well Station after which it will be phased out as ground-based facilities. of service. The Space and Flight Support theme For further information, call 202–358–7246. encompasses space communications, launch services, and rocket propulsion NASA Centers testing. Space communications consists Ames Research Center The Ames of five major elements: the Space Research Center, located in California’s

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Silicon Valley, provides solutions to medicine and has led the Nation’s NASA’s exploration questions through human space flight programs and interdisciplinary scientific discovery and projects. It strives to advance the innovative technology systems. The Nation’s exploration of the universe with Center provides leadership in its expertise in medical, biomedical, and astrobiology, information science, small life sciences, lunar and planetary spacecraft, advanced thermal protection geosciences, crew and mission systems, human factors, and the operations, crew health and safety, development of new tools for a safer and project management, and space systems more efficient national airspace. It also engineering. The Center also leads develops unique partnerships and worldwide research in extraterrestrial collaborations, exemplified by NASA’s materials curation and the interaction Astrobiology Institute, the NASA between humans and robotics, as well as Research Park, and the University the biology and physiology of humans in Affiliated Research Center. space. Dryden Flight Research Center The Kennedy Space Center The John F. Dryden Flight Research Center, located Kennedy Center, located in Florida, is at Edwards, CA, is NASA’s primary responsible for NASA’s space launch installation for flight research. Since operation and spaceport and range 1946, Dryden’s researchers have led the technologies. Home to the Space Shuttle way in major advancements to the fleet and the launch services program, it design and capabilities of many civilian carries out its primary mission by and military aircraft. Dryden’s workforce managing the processing and launch of expertise in aeronautics and in the astronaut crews; the Space Shuttle and development of flight research tools and associated payloads; International Space techniques, coupled with the suite of Station elements, research experiments, specialized laboratories and facilities and supplies; and enabling the payload needed for flight validation, are key to processing of a wide variety of robotics the development and maturation of new payloads launched on commercial vehicles. services into space. The Center supports Glenn Research Center The John H. the Space Shuttle and International Glenn Research Center, located in Space Station programs and serves as Cleveland, OH, develops spaceflight NASA’s focal point for spaceport and systems and technologies to advance range technology development efforts to space exploration and maintains provide advanced technologies, systems, leadership in aviation propulsion and techniques to increase safety and research. The Center leads the security and reduce the cost of access to development of the Service Module and space. Spacecraft Adapter for the Nation’s Crew Langley Research Center The Langley Exploration Vehicle. Research Center, located in Hampton, Goddard Space Flight Center The VA, is renowned for its scientific and Goddard Space Flight Center, located in technological expertise in aerospace Greenbelt, MD, expands the knowledge research, systems integration, and of Earth and its environment, the solar atmospheric science. Established 1917 as system, and the universe through an aeronautics lab, the Center also has a observations from space. The Center also rich heritage in space and science conducts scientific investigations, technologies. The Center conducts develops and operates space systems, critical research in materials and and advances essential technologies. structures; aerodynamics; and Johnson Space Center The Lyndon B. hypersonic, supersonic, and subsonic Johnson Space Center, located in flight; and has developed and validated Houston, TX, leads the United States in technologies to improve the the human exploration of space. The effectiveness, capability, comfort, and Center has made major advances in efficiency of the Nation’s air science, technology, engineering, and transportation system. It supports the

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space exploration program and space the Directorate bridges the gap between operations with systems analysis and Earth science research results and the engineering, aerosciences, materials and use of its data to help its partner structures, and technology and systems agencies. development and testing. The Center continues to have a principal role in Federally Funded Research and understanding and protecting our planet Development Facility through atmospheric measurement, Jet Propulsion Laboratory The instruments, missions, and prediction Laboratory, which is managed under algorithms. In 2003, NASA’s Engineering contract by the California Institute of and Safety Center was established at Technology in Pasadena, CA, develops Langley to improve mission safety by spacecraft and space sensors and performing independent engineering conducts mission operations and ground- assessments, testing, analysis, and based research in support of solar system evaluation to determine appropriate exploration, Earth science and preventative and corrective action for applications, Earth and ocean dynamics, problems, trends, or issues across NASA space physics and astronomy, and programs and projects. information systems technology. It is also Marshall Space Flight Center The responsible for the management of the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Deep Space Network in support of located in Hunstville, AL, develops and NASA projects. integrates the transportation and space systems required for the Agency’s Sources of Information exploration, operations, and scientific missions. It provides the engineering and Contracts and Small Business Activities scientific capabilities to deliver space Inquiries regarding contracting for small transportation and propulsion systems, business opportunities with NASA should space systems development and be directed to the Assistant Administrator integration, scientific and exploration for Small Business Programs, Room instruments, and basic and applied 5C39, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street research. The Center manages the Space SW., Washington, DC 20546. Phone, Shuttle propulsion elements, the 202–358–2088. International Space Station, the Ares I Employment Direct all general crew and Ares V cargo launch vehicles, inquiries to the NASA Shared Services and the Lunar Precursor Robotic Center, Stennis, MS 39529. Phone, 877– Program. Other programs and projects 677–2123. E-mail, nssc- include the Lunar Science Program, [email protected]. Discovery Program, and Michoud OIG Hotline An individual may report Assembly Facility. crimes, fraud, waste, and abuse in NASA Stennis Space Center The John C. programs and operations by calling the Stennis Center, located near Bay St. OIG Hotline (phone, 800–424–9183); by Louis, MS, has served as NASA’s rocket writing to the NASA Inspector General, propulsion testing ground for more than P.O. Box 23089, L’Enfant Plaza Station, four decades. Today, the Center provides Washington, DC 20026; or by sending test services not only for America’s space an electronic message from the OIG’s program, but also for the Department of Web site (Internet, www.hq.nasa.gov/ Defense and the private sector. The office/oig/hq/cyberhotline.html). Center’s Earth Science Applications Publications, Speakers, Films, and Directorate leads NASA’s efforts to help Exhibit Services Several publications solve problems on Earth related to concerning these services can be homeland security, agricultural obtained by contacting the Public Affairs efficiency, disaster preparedness, and Officer of the nearest NASA Center. coastal management. Through the use of Publications include NASA Directory of NASA’s Earth science research, remote Services for the Public, NASA Film List, sensing, and other technical capabilities, and NASA Educational Publications List.

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