Earlier reports and transcripts
2022
Earth System Observatory Independent Review Board Report and NASA Response
2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Annual Results
NASA Historical Investigation Into James E. Webb
Psyche Independent Review Board Report and NASA Response
GDC Mission Independent Review Board Report and NASA’s Response
NASA 2022 High Risk Corrective Action Plan
NASA Utilization of Space Nuclear Systems for Robotic and Human Exploration Missions
2022 International Space Station Transition Report
2021
NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Wildfire Management Workshop (June 2021)
NASA-SpaceX Agreement for Flight Safety Coordination
NESC Pilot Breathing Assessment, Vol. I
NESC Pilot Breathing Assessment, Vol. II
2020
NASA 2020 IDEA Act Report
Artemis III Science Definition Team Report
NASA-ESA Mars Sample Return Independent Review Board Report (High-res)
NASA-ESA Mars Sample Return Independent Review Board Report (Low-res)
NASA and Department of Energy Memorandum of Understanding (Oct. 20, 2020)
NASA and U.S. Space Force Memorandum of Understanding (Sept. 21, 2020)
NASA High-Risk Corrective Action Plan 2020
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel 2019 Annual Report (PDF)
2019
NASA Response to IDEA ACT
Planetary Protection Independent Review Board (Oct. 18, 2019)
Summary of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-17 Mishap Investigation Board Report
NASA High-Risk Corrective Action Plan (2018)
2018
Strategy for Human Spaceflight in LEO
Forecasting Future NASA Demand in Low-Earth Orbit
National Space Exploration Campaign Report
FY 2018 Operating Plan
James Webb Space Telescope IRB Report and NASA Response
International Space Station Transition Report (March 30, 2018) (1 MB PDF)
International Space Station Transition Planning Update 2018
Global Exploration Roadmap 2018
Gateway Partnerships Memo
2017
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) Annual Report, 2017
FY 2017 Report on NASA Large Conferences (277KB PDF)
2016
Review of NASA Reponse to National Academy of Public Administration Report on Foreign National Access Management (2 MB)
Memo from Robert Lightfoot on the NAPA Review
Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) Formulation Assessment and Support Team (FAST) Final Report
Letter from Administrator Bolden to Grantee Institutions Regarding Harassment Policies (1.5 MB PDF)
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel 2015 Annual Report (1.6 MB PDF)
FY 2016 Report on NASA Large Conferences (1.9 MB PDF)
2015
NASA’s Journey to Mars: Pioneering Next Steps in Space Exploration (22 MB PDF)
Executive Summary: NASA Independent Review Team Orb–3 Accident Investigation Report (Oct. 9, 2015) (1.8 MB PDF)
NASA Graphics Standard Manual (1976) (3.4 MB PDF)
Response to Congressional Inquiry on SpaceX Mishap (244 KB PDF)
Enclosures (1 MB PDF)
NASA Notifies Congress about Space Station Contract Modification with Russia (Aug. 5, 2015) (193 KB PDF)
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel 2014 Annual Report (1.8 MB PDF)
FY 2015 Report on NASA Large Conferences (2 MB PDF)
2014
Increasing Access to the Results of Scientific Research (305 KB PDF)
HSPD-12 OMB Quarterly Status Report July 7, 2014 (103 KB PDF)
Pioneering Space: NASA’s Steps on the Path to Mars May 29, 2014 (502 KB PDF)
Public-Private Partnerships for Space Capability Development April 30, 2014 (2 MB PDF)
HSPD-12 OMB Quarterly Status Report March 31, 2014 (183 KB PDF)
National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) — An Independent Review of Foreign National Access Management
- Executive Summary (1 MB PDF)
- Letter to NAPA Panel Chair (1 MB PDF)
FY 2014 Report on NASA Large Conferences (7 MB PDF)
Letter to Rep. Lamar Smith on Orion and Space Launch System Programs View PDF (1.6 MB)
“We are pleased to report that NASA continues to make strong progress on the SLS and Orion crew vehicle. NASA is focused on moving forward to accomplish the goals that have been established for us by the Congress and the Administration.”
2013
OMB Quarterly Status Report December 2013 (184 KB PDF)
HSPD-12 OMB Quarterly Status Report Sept. 30, 2013 (931 KB PDF)
International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG): Benefits Stemming from Space Exploration Sept. 20, 2013 (931 KB PDF)
International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG): Global Exploration Roadmap (2013 Update) Aug. 20, 2013 (5.8 MB PDF)
HSPD-12 OMB Quarterly Status Report June 30, 2013 (215 KB PDF)
HSPD-12 OMB Quarterly Status Report March 31, 2013 (75 KB PDF)
Glory Mishap Board Findings Report Summary (260 KB PDF)
FY 2013 Report on NASA Large Conferences Jan. 31 (1.5 MB PDF)
2012
FY 2012 Report on Large Conferences Full Report (403 KB PDF)
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) 2012 Annual Report Full Report (3 MB PDF)
FY 12 Agency Financial Report Full Report (22 MB PDF)
Mars Program Planning Group Summary of the Final Report (8 MB)
Gravity and Extreme Magnetism Small Explorer (GEMS) Independent Assessment Full Report (3.3 MB PDF)
2011
Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation Plan Hangar One for NASA Headquarters and Ames Research Center,
Nov. 30, 2011
- Full Report (50 MB PDF)
- Addendum (84 Kb PDF)
The International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG)
- About ISECG
- The Global Exploration Roadmap (10 MB PDF)
Commercial Crew and Cargo Document Library
Independent Cost Assessment of the Space Launch System, Executive Summary Aug. 19, 2011 (712 Kb PDF)
NAFCOM Cost Estimates Aug. 3, 2011 (104 Kb PDF)
Commercial Spaceflight 60 Day Report, June 29, 2011
2011 State of the Agency Briefings
- Deputy Administrator Lori B. Garver (170 K PDF)
- Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Robinson (10 MB PDF)
- Chief Scientist Waleed Abdalati (472 KB PDF)
- William Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator, Space Operations (1.5 MB PDF)
- Jaiwon Shin, Associate Administrator, Aeronautics Research (2 MB PDF)
- Douglas Cooke, Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems (2.2 MB PDF)
- Deputy Chief Technologist Michael Gazarik (3.5 MB PDF)
- Paul Hertz, Chief Scientist, Science Mission Directorate (9.1 MB PDF)
- Michael O’Brien, Associate Administrator, Office of International and Interagency Relations (5.7 MB PDF)
Space Launch System and Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Preliminary Report January 2011 (268 Kb PDF)
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) 2010 Annual Report (544 Kb PDF)
Human Exploration Framework Team (HEFT) Report
- Cover Letter, January 2011 (40 Kb PDF)
- Human Space Exploration Framework Summary, January 2011 (2.82 MB PDF)
2010
James Webb Space Telescope Independent Comprehensive Review Panel — Nov. 10, 2010
- Final Report (1 MB PDF)
- Review Panel Chair John Casani’s Letter to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (68k PDF)
NASA CFO Elizabeth M. Robinson’s Congressional Testimony View PDF (79 KB)
NASA’s Chief Financial Officer discussed the NASA Authorization Act of 2010 and how NASA is implementing direction in that Act, while NASA is operating under a FY 2011 continuing resolution.
National Space Policy of the United States of America View PDF (350 KB)
NASA has a key role in achieving the goals defined in the new policy. We are committed to working with other agencies, industry, and international partners to achieve national goals in exploration – human and robotic – and technology development that will ensure a robust future for the U.S. and our …
President Barack Obama on Space Exploration in the 21st Century “I also want to thank everyone for participating in today’s conference. Gathered here are scientists and engineers, business leaders and public servants, and a few more astronauts as well.”
2009
The Apollo 11 Telemetry Data Recordings: A Final Report Nov. 2, 2009 (6 MB PDF)
Seeking a Human Space Flight Program Worthy of a Great Nation (Report of the Human Space Flight Plans Committee, Norman Augustine, chair) Oct. 22, 2009 (7.9 MB PDF)
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel 2008 Annual Report April 15, 2009 (2.7 MB PDF)
2008
Columbia Crew Survival Investigation
- Full Report (16.2 MB PDF)
- Fact Sheet: Shuttle and Constellation Program Actions Resulting From Recommendations (36 Kb PDF)
- Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report
- Columbia Crew Survival Investigation Report Teleconference Transcript (64 Kb PDF)
April 1, 2008 — Workforce Transition
- Workforce Transition Strategy Report (1.4 Mb PDF)
- Workforce Transition Strategy Briefing (5.5 Mb PDF)
2007
AMS ELV Option to ISS (1.9 Mb PDF)
Report to Congress on Near Earth Objects
2006 Strategic Plan
- Full Resolution (1.5 Mb)
- Low Resolution (670 Kb)
HSPD-12 OMB Quarterly Status Report
- Dec. 31, 2012
- Aug. 31, 2012
- May 31, 2012
- March 31, 2012
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2006
Overview of the DART Mishap Investigation Results May 2006
Genesis Mishap Report June 2006
2004
Diaz Report Jan, 30, 2004
“A Renewed Commitment to Excellence” is an assessment of agency-wide response to the findings of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report.
Helios Mishap Report January 2004
NOAA N-Prime Mishap Investigation Final Report,Sept. 13, 2004
2003
Presidential Space Commission Report June 16, 2003
A Presidential Commission headed by Edward C. “Pete” Aldridge, Jr. releases its report on implementation of The Vision for Space Exploration — NASA’s plans to return to the Moon, travel to Mars and Beyond.
X-43A Mishap Investigation July 23, 2003
The investigation board concluded no single factor led to the mishap, but pointed instead to design deficiencies.
Space Telescope Transition Plan Review Panel Report August 2003
An independent panel of astronomers identified three options for NASA to consider in planning the transition from the Hubble Space Telescope to the James Webb Space Telescope at the start of the next decade.
Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report
An independent board chaired by retired U.S. Navy Admiral Harold Gehman releases its findings and recommendations on the Feb. 1, 2003, loss of Columbia on mission STS-107. August 26, 2003
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