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Assessment of Technical and Scientific Capabilities at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center: Call for Experts

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking suggestions for experts to participate in a new Congressionally-mandated consensus study tasked with conducting a high-level assessment of current technical and scientific capabilities housed at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), what capabilities are positioned to ensure long-term success of the NASA mission, including for future cutting-edge scientific discovery and crewed space exploration, and what facilities are needed to house and operate those capabilities. The committee will provide a report with findings and recommendations to ensure long-term success of the GSFC and the NASA mission.  National Academies staff will use the suggestions to build a committee of approximately 10 volunteer experts as well as identify potential speakers and peer reviewers.  Based on the Statement of Task, staff are looking for expertise pertaining to NASA's mission directorates, particularly in the following areas: 

  • development of advanced and emerging technologies, 
  • testing and modeling 
  • systems development 
  • space missions 
  • space technology 
  • infrastructure and facilities 
  • human space exploration 
  • science and engineering workforce 


The National Academies value a wide range of perspectives to strengthen the quality of our work. We carefully consider alternative viewpoints when formulating advice, convening experts with differing experience and perspectives, providing oversight, and conducting all other activities, and strive to foster an environment where all can participate fully. We welcome your suggestions for a broad range of experts to work with us.

We invite you to submit your suggestions by April 24, 2026 AT 11:59 PM.
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