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Welcome to the Flight Projects Directorate


Flight Projects Directorate

Enabling exploration in EARTH and SPACE science by transforming concepts and questions into reality

Portfolio Functions

The FPD Portfolio

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.

FPD Programs and Projects
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launched Dec. 25 at 7:20 a.m. EST on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launches, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021.
Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Internal Team Resources

400 Internal Sharepoint website (password required)

Centers & Facilities