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Mission Support Directorate

The Mission Support Directorate (MSD) enables NASA mission success. We provide the tools, people, and capabilities to ensure NASA leadership in aerospace, science, and exploration. From the legal and procurement teams who secure vital contracts and acquisitions to the infrastructure management teams who oversee NASA facilities, roadways, and utilities. From the IT teams who provide dependable platforms and innovative tools to the human resources teams who ensure access to top talent. The work of the mission support community is foundational to mission success.

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John W. Bailey, Jr.

Associate Administrator for the Mission Support Directorate

Eli Ouder

Acting Deputy Associate Administrator

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Stacy Houston

Executive Officer for the Mission Support Directorate

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Andrew (Andy) Carnell

Director of the Aircraft Capability Management Office

David Dunphy

Director of the Mission Support and Headquarters Operations Office

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Elaine Slaugh

Acting Director of the Mission Support Resources Management Office

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Director of the NASA Partnership Office

The Mission Support Community

The Mission Support (MS) community encompasses the Mission Support Directorate (MSD), 13 Mission Support Enterprise Offices, three Technical Authorities, and leadership and support teams at 10 NASA centers, all providing enterprise services across NASA's missions and centers.

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NASA Partnerships

Discover the wide variety of domestic and international partners that help to accomplish NASA’s diverse missions.

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Leadership

MSD ensures NASA leadership in aerospace, science, and exploration by pioneering modern and affordable service experiences and partnerships through exceptional people, places, and technology.

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Organization

The Mission Support Directorate’s core, direct report, and partner offices work together to enable NASA mission success.

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Downloadable Content

Mission support has developed products to highlight key areas and focuses with the mission support portfolio.

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MSD Intranet

Find important information, tools, and resources for the Mission Support Community on MSD's SharePoint site. (NASA Access Only)

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NASA's Headquarters Community's intranet page to explore and share the latest events and announcements with the entire Headquarters team. (NASA Access Only)

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