Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer

As NASA’s Chief Health and Medical Officer and Health and Medical Technical Authority, I am continually astounded by the exceptional dedication and technical expertise of our teams. Their work across a spectrum of programs—from the International Space Station and Commercial Crew Programs to the Artemis and Gateway projects—exemplifies the pinnacle of human ingenuity and a deep understanding of space physiology, space medicine, and human factors. The success of our partnerships with our International Partners, as well as with SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed, Blue Origin, and other commercial entities in advancing landers, rovers, capsules, modules, cargo and the X-59 is a testament to our collective commitment to exploration and safety.

I encourage you to take a deep look at this website, including the standards, tech authority, and other pages. We are committed to the knowledge transfer of our many years of experience in space medicine and human systems integration. This transfer of our lessons learned in human spaceflight to our commercial and international partners is not just a task; it’s a mission-critical endeavor that ensures the well-being of astronauts and the success of our journey from the Moon to Mars. The technical prowess of our teams is not merely a reflection of their skills but also of their passion for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, making us all successful in the vast expanse of space.