Welcome to NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, a Field Center with an incredible history and an exciting future. Marshall ’s identity accelerated in the 1960s with its role in developing the Saturn vehicle – the rocket that took humans to the moon. In the 1970s, Marshall ’s work in Space Shuttle propulsion brought the Center and its highly specialized workforce continued recognition.

Today, our focus is space transportation and propulsion systems development, large complex systems and infrastructure development and integration, scientific spacecraft research and instrument development, and applied materials and manufacturing process development. We are instrumental in the development of all elements of Space Shuttle propulsion, breakthrough science onboard the International Space Station, and the management of the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Concurrent to our main mission areas is our work on safe return to flight and support of the Vision for Space Exploration. Return to flight is not a one-time goal; it is how we conduct ourselves, being ever mindful of all aspects that go into mission success, especially safety and effective communication. Mission success is the greatest reward of all, and we are all responsible for echoing the message. The Vision for Space Exploration, the Agency’s framework for exploring our solar system, is an exciting program that will advance U.S. scientific, security, and economic interests. The Agency has outstanding capabilities that are ready to support NASA’s goal of returning to the Moon, and then sending robotic and human missions to Mars and beyond.

This is an awe-inspiring time to be a part of America ’s space program. Marshall ’s work is fascinating and aligned with the needs of the Agency. To carry out its mission, NASA is organized in to four mission directorates: Exploration Systems, Space Operations, Science and Aeronautics Research . Each mission directorate draws on the capabilities of several Centers, while each Center contributes to multiple directorates.

Our values are simple, yet powerful: We are dedicated to the values of Mission Success, Teamwork, and Integrity.  We aspire to achieve these values in everything we do.  We commit ourselves to the hard work ahead to realize these values.  Once we achieve them, we will be vigilant in upholding them. 

Our work is intriguing and all personnel have an important role in our success. I want to encourage you to learn as much as you can about NASA and Marshall Space Flight Center . The diverse opportunities Marshall offers provide for an exciting work environment and great career development.

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey!

Dave King
Director