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The Goddard Front Door provides the public with streamlined access to our expertise, resources, opportunities and capabilities.
At Goddard, our mission is to combine multi-disciplinary science research, cutting-edge engineering, and focused technology development to advance human knowledge of our universe and solve some of our nations toughest challenges.
Goddard installations
Goddard Space Flight Center
Main Campus – Builds spacecraft, instruments, and new technology to study Earth, the Sun, our solar system, and the universe.
Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility
Assures the safety and success of software on NASA’s highest-profile missions.
Wallops Flight Facility
Provides agile, low-cost flight and launch range services to meet government and commercial sector needs.,
Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Researches earth system science.
Columbia Balloon Facility
Provides services for launching large, unmanned research balloons; tracking, and recovering the scientific experiments suspended beneath them
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Digital Discovery
Join thousands of explorers worldwide who are learning, creating, and connecting on the go. Explore scientific wonders or solve exciting challenges through our interactive games or unlock the universe in your pocket by downloading our apps.
Doing business with NASA Goddard
At Goddard, we look forward to fostering revolutionary partnerships and collaborations. Whether you're a curious young mind, an aspiring astronaut, or an advocate for science and space exploration, we'd love to hear from you!
Goddard's Catalog
Explore our suite of specialized facilities, capabilities, and world-class scientific research. Our expertise transform bold scientific visions into groundbreaking discoveries, blending cutting-edge technology with the timeless quest to understand our universe while pushing the boundaries of human knowledge.
Events and Launches
Now you can view launch preparation tips, schedules, viewing locations, and a listing of other programs and events that are open to the public.
NASA's Economic Impact
NASA's activities generated over $75 billion in economic output and supported more than 304,000 jobs across all 50 states and DC. Explore key drivers to our economic contributions.
STEM Engagement
We aim to advance the STEM workforce pipeline by administering and offering programs that reach students from kindergarten through graduate school at the international, national, state, and local levels.
