FY 2013 PERFORMANCE PLAN UPDATE
 

April 10, 2013 

NASA published updates to its FY 2013 Performance Plan as part of the Management and Performance 

section in the FY 2014 Congressional Justification. Because the updates were combined with the FY 2014 

Performance Plan and FY 2012 Performance Report, this document is an extract of just the FY 2013 

performance measures. See the complete Management and Performance section for supporting 

information on NASA’s Budget website. 
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FY 2013 Performance Plan Update 

Measure Number 

Strategic Goal: 1 

Measure Description Theme 

1 Extend and sustain human activities across the solar system. 1.1 Sustain the operation and full use of the International Space Station (ISS) and expand efforts to utilize the ISS as a National Laboratory for scientific, 

technological, diplomatic, and educational purposes and for supporting future objectives in human space exploration. 

1.1.1 Maintain resources (on orbit and on the ground) to operate and utilize the ISS. 1.1.1.1 Maintain capability for six on-orbit crew members. International Space Station Intern

1.1.1.1: ISS-13-1 In concert with International Partners, maintain a continuous six-crew capability on ISS by coordinating and managing resources, logistics, systems, and 

operational procedures. 

International Space Station Intern

1.1.1.3 Provide cargo and crew transportation to support on-orbit crew members and utilization. International Space Station Intern1.1.1.3: ISS-13-2 Complete at least three flights, delivering research and logistics hardware to ISS, by U.S.-developed cargo delivery systems. International Space Station Intern1.1.2 Advance engineering, technology, and research capabilities on the ISS. 1.1.2.1 Maintain a safe and functional ISS national laboratory and utilize it to advance engineering, technology, and science research. International Space Station Intern1.1.2.1: ISS-13-3 Accomplish a minimum of 90 percent of the on-orbit research and technology development objectives. Objectives are baselined by NASA and the ISS Nonprofit organization one month prior to each increment, which is the time period between crew rotations. International Space Station Intern1.1.2.1: ISS-13-4 Fully utilize ISS by ensuring that at least 75 percent of the research sites available are used. International Space Station Intern1.1.2.1: ISS-13-5 Provide 100 percent of planned on-orbit resources (including power, data, crew time, logistics, and accommodations) needed to support research. International Space Station Intern1.1.2.2 Conduct basic and applied biological and physical research to advance and sustain U.S. scientific expertise. International Space Station Intern1.1.2.2: ISS-13-6 Conduct flight definition reviews for at least five flight experiments in fundamental space biology that were selected through a NASA Research International Space Station Intern1.1.2.2: ISS-13-7 Deliver at least four physical sciences payloads for launch to ISS. International Space Station Intern1.1.2.2: ISS-13-8 Conduct at least six experiments in combustion, fluids, or materials sciences on ISS. International Space Station Intern1.2 Develop competitive opportunities for the commercial community to provide best value products and services to low Earth orbit and beyond. 1.2.1 Enable the commercial sector to provide cargo and crew services to the International Space Station (ISS). 1.2.1.1 Invest financial and technical resources to stimulate efforts within the private sector to develop and demonstrate safe, reliable, and cost-effective space 

transportation capabilities. 

Commercial Spaceflight Comm

1.2.1.1: CS-13-1 Execute Space Act Agreements (SAAs) for development of a commercial Crew Transportation System (CTS). Commercial Spaceflight Comm1.2.1.1: CS-13-2 Conduct a minimum of one commercial cargo demonstration flight of new cargo transportation systems, including proximity operations with ISS. Commercial Spaceflight Comm1.3 Develop an integrated architecture and capabilities for safe crewed and cargo missions beyond low Earth orbit. 1.3.1 Execute development of an integrated architecture to conduct human space exploration missions beyond low Earth orbit. 1.3.1.1 Complete design reviews for the Space Launch System (SLS) and make progress on system development toward a first uncrewed flight in 2017 and first 

crewed flight in 2021. 

Exploration Systems and Development Space 

1.3.1.1: ESD-13-1 Complete the SLS Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and establish the technical design, cost, and schedule baseline for the SLS first flight. Exploration Systems and Development Space 1.3.1.2 Complete design reviews for Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) and make progress on system development toward a first uncrewed flight in 2017 

and first crewed flight in 2021. 

Exploration Systems and Development Orion 

1.3.1.2: ESD-13-2 Manufacture Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) flight test hardware required for initial integration testing for the Exploration Flight Test 1 (EFT-1). Exploration Systems and Development Orion 1.3.2 Develop a robust biomedical research portfolio to mitigate space human health risks. 1.3.2.1 Develop technologies that will enable biomedical research and mitigate health risks associated with human space exploration missions. Exploration Research and Development Huma1.3.2.1: ERD-13-1 Complete two ISS physiological flight experiments that define requirements for maintaining astronaut health for long-duration missions. Exploration Research and Development Huma1.3.3 Identify hazards, opportunities, and potential destinations, to support future safe and successful human space exploration missions. 1.3.3.1 Prioritize the knowledge of hazards, opportunities, and potential destinations for human space exploration that will be of use to future operations of an 

integrated architecture for human space exploration. 

Exploration Research and Development Advan

1.3.3.1: ERD-13-2 Develop a set of strategic knowledge gaps on potential destinations for human spaceflight, facilitate external advisory group review of the gaps and 

document the results in the Global Exploration Roadmap. 

Exploration Research and Development Advan

Strategic Goal: 2 

2 Expand scientific understanding of the Earth and the universe in which we live. 2.1 Advance Earth system science to meet the challenges of climate and environmental change. 2.1.1 Improve understanding of and improve the predictive capability for changes in the ozone layer, climate forcing, and air quality associated with changes in 

atmospheric composition. 

2.1.1.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.1.1: "Improve 

understanding of and improve the predictive capability for changes in the ozone layer, climate forcing, and air quality associated with changes in atmospheric composition.") 

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2.1.1.1: ES-13-1 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding and improving predictive capability for changes in the ozone layer, climate forcing, and air quality 

associated with changes in atmospheric composition. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert 

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2.1.1.2 By 2015, launch at least two missions in support of objective 2.1.1. Earth Science Earth 

2.1.2 Enable improved predictive capability for weather and extreme weather events. 2.1.2.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.1.2: "Enable 

improved predictive capability for weather and extreme weather events.") 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.2.1: ES-13-3 Demonstrate planned progress in enabling improved predictive capability for weather and extreme weather events. Progress relative to the objectives in 

NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.2.2 By 2015, launch at least two missions in support of objective 2.1.2. Earth Science Multip2.1.2.2: ES-13-2 Complete the Earth Venture-2 (EV-2) Mission Definition Review (MDR). Earth Science Earth 

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2.1.2.2: ES-13-4 

Measure Description 

Complete the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission observatory environmental testing. 

Theme 

Earth Science 

Earth 

2.1.3 Quantify, understand, and predict changes in Earth's ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles, including the global carbon cycle, land cover, and biodiversity. 

2.1.3.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.1.3: "Quantify, 

understand, and predict changes in Earth's ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles, including the global carbon cycle, land cover, and biodiversity.") 

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2.1.3.1: ES-13-5 Demonstrate planned progress in quantifying, understanding and predicting changes in Earth's ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles, including the global 

carbon cycle, land cover, and biodiversity. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.3.2 By 2015, launch at least two missions in support of objective 2.1.3. Earth Science Multip

2.1.3.2: ES-13-6 Launch the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM). Earth Science Earth 2.1.4 Quantify the key reservoirs and fluxes in the global water cycle and assess water cycle change and water quality. 

2.1.4.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.1.4: "Quantify the 

key reservoirs and fluxes in the global water cycle and assess water cycle change and water quality.") 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.4.1: ES-13-7 Demonstrate planned progress in quantifying the key reservoirs and fluxes in the global water cycle and assessing water cycle change and water quality. 

Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.4.2 By 2015, launch at least two missions in support of objective 2.1.4. Earth Science Earth 

2.1.4.2: ES-13-4 Complete the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission observatory environmental testing. Earth Science Earth 2.1.4.2: ES-13-8 Complete the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Systems Integration Review (SIR). Earth Science Earth 2.1.5 Improve understanding of the roles of the ocean, atmosphere, land and ice in the climate system and improve predictive capability for its future evolution. 2.1.5.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.1.5: "Improve 

understanding of the roles of the ocean, atmosphere, land and ice in the climate system and improve predictive capability for its future evolution.") 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.5.1: ES-13-9 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding the roles of ocean, atmosphere, land, and ice in the climate system and improving predictive capability for 

future evolution. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.5.3 By 2015, launch at least three missions in support of objective 2.1.5. Earth Science Earth 2.1.5.3: ES-13-10 Complete the Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) Critical Design Review. Earth Science Earth 2.1.6 Characterize the dynamics of the Earth's surface and interior and form the scientific basis for the assessment and mitigation of natural hazards and 

response to rare and extreme events. 

2.1.6.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.1.6: "Characterize 

the dynamics of Earth's surface and interior and form the scientific basis for the assessment and mitigation of natural hazards and response to rare and extreme events.") 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.6.1: ES-13-11 Demonstrate planned progress in characterizing the dynamics of Earth's surface and interior and forming the scientific basis for the assessment and 

mitigation of natural hazards and response to rare and extreme events. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.6.2 By 2015, launch at least one mission in support of objective 2.1.6. Earth Science Earth 

2.1.6.2: ES-13-6 Launch the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM). Earth Science Earth 2.1.7 Enable the broad use of Earth system science observations and results in decision-making activities for societal benefits. 2.1.7.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.1.7: "Enable the 

broad use of Earth system science observations and results in decision-making activities for societal benefits.") 

Earth Science Multip

2.1.7.1: ES-13-12 Advance at least 25 percent of decision-support projects one Applications Readiness Level. The Applications Readiness Level is a nine-stage index for 

tracking the advancement of an Earth science applications project along a continuum from initial concept through development and transition to operational 

Earth Science Applie

2.1.7.1: ES-13-13 Increase the number of science data products delivered to Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) users. Earth Science Earth 

2.1.7.1: ES-13-14 Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, as measured by exceeding the most recently available federal government average rating of the Customer 

Satisfaction Index. 

Earth Science Earth 

2.2 Understand the Sun and its interactions with the Earth and the solar system. 2.2.1 Improve understanding of the fundamental physical processes of the space environment from the Sun to Earth, to other planets, and beyond to the 

interstellar medium. 

2.2.1.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.2.1: "Improve 

understanding of the fundamental physical processes of the space environment from the Sun to Earth, to other planets, and beyond to the interstellar medium.") 

Heliophysics Multip

2.2.1.1: HE-13-1 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding the fundamental physical processes of the space environment from the Sun to Earth, to other planets, and 

beyond to the interstellar medium. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Heliophysics Multip

2.2.1.1: HE-13-2 Achieve mission success criteria for the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). Heliophysics Living 

2.2.1.2 By 2015, launch two missions in support of objective 2.2.1. Heliophysics Solar 2.2.1.2: HE-13-3 Complete integration of the payload to the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) satellite #1 (of four). Heliophysics Solar 

2.2.2 Improve understanding of how human society, technological systems, and the habitability of planets are affected by solar variability interacting with planetary 

magnetic fields and atmospheres. 

2.2.2.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.2.2: "Improve 

understanding of how human society, technological systems, and the habitability of planets are affected by solar variability interacting with planetary magnetic fields and atmospheres.") 

Heliophysics Multip

2.2.2.1: HE-13-2 Achieve mission success criteria for the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). Heliophysics Living 

2.2.2.1: HE-13-4 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding how human society, technological systems, and the habitability of planets are affected by solar variability 

interacting with planetary magnetic fields and atmospheres. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Heliophysics Multip

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Measure Number 

2.2.2.2 

Measure Description 

By 2015, launch two missions in support of objective 2.2.2. 

Theme 

Heliophysics 

Solar 

2.2.2.2: HE-13-3 Complete integration of the payload to the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) satellite #1 (of four). Heliophysics Solar 

2.2.2.2: HE-13-6 Complete the Solar Orbiter Collaboration Mission Confirmation Review. Heliophysics Living 2.2.3 Maximize the safety and productivity of human and robotic explorers by developing the capability to predict extreme and dynamic conditions in space. 

2.2.3.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.2.3: "Maximize the 

safety and productivity of human and robotic explorers by developing the capability to predict extreme and dynamic conditions in space.") 

Heliophysics Multip

2.2.3.1: HE-13-5 Demonstrate planned progress in maximizing the safety and productivity of human and robotic explorers by developing the capability to predict the extreme 

and dynamic conditions in space. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Heliophysics Multip

2.2.3.2 By 2017, launch at least two missions in support of objective 2.2.3. Heliophysics Living 2.2.3.2: HE-13-6 Complete the Solar Orbiter Collaboration Mission Confirmation Review. Heliophysics Living 2.3 Ascertain the content, origin, and evolution of the solar system and the potential for life elsewhere. 2.3.1 Inventory solar system objects and identify the processes active in and among them. 

2.3.1.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.3.1: "Inventory solar 

system objects and identify the processes active in and among them.") 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.1.1: PS-13-1 Demonstrate planned progress in inventorying solar system objects and identifying the processes active in and among them. Progress relative to the 

objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.1.2 By 2017, launch at least two missions in support of objective 2.3.1. Planetary Science Multip

2.3.1.2: PS-13-2 Initiate the preliminary design for the Discovery 12 mission. Planetary Science Disco2.3.1.2: PS-13-5 Complete the OSIRIS-REx Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Planetary Science New F2.3.2 Improve understanding of how the Sun's family of planets, satellites, and minor bodies originated and evolved. 

2.3.2.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.3.2: "Improve 

understanding of how the Sun's family of planets, satellites, and minor bodies originated and evolved.") 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.2.1: PS-13-3 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding how the Sun's family of planets, satellites, and minor bodies originated and evolved. Progress relative to 

the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.2.2 By 2015, launch at least three missions in support of objective 2.3.2. Planetary Science Multip

2.3.2.2: PS-13-2 Initiate the preliminary design for the Discovery 12 mission. Planetary Science Disco2.3.2.2: PS-13-4 Launch the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE). Planetary Science Lunar 2.3.2.2: PS-13-5 Complete the OSIRIS-REx Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Planetary Science New F2.3.3 Improve understanding of the processes that determine the history and future of habitability of environments on Mars and other solar system bodies. 

2.3.3.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.3.3: "Improve 

understanding of the processes that determine the history and future of habitability of environments on Mars and other solar system bodies.") 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.3.1: PS-13-6 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding the processes that determine the history and future of habitability of environments on Mars and other solar 

system bodies. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.3.2 By 2015, launch at least two missions in support of objective 2.3.3. Planetary Science Mars 

2.3.3.2: PS-13-7 Complete the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission (MAVEN) Pre-Ship Review (PSR). Planetary Science Mars 2.3.4 Improve understanding of the origin and evolution of Earth's life and biosphere to determine if there is or ever has been life elsewhere in the universe. 

2.3.4.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.3.4: "Improve 

understanding of the origin and evolution of Earth's life and biosphere to determine if there is or ever has been life elsewhere in the universe.") 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.4.1: PS-13-8 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding the origin and evolution of life on Earth and throughout the biosphere to determine if there is or ever has 

been life elsewhere in the universe. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.5 Identify and characterize small bodies and the properties of planetary environments that pose a threat to terrestrial life or exploration or provide potentially 

exploitable resources. 

2.3.5.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.3.5: "Identify and 

characterize small bodies and the properties of planetary environments that pose a threat to terrestrial life or exploration or provide potentially exploitable resources.") 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.5.1: PS-13-9 Demonstrate planned progress in identifying and characterizing small bodies and the properties of planetary environments that pose a threat to terrestrial 

life or exploration or provide potentially exploitable resources. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Planetary Science Multip

2.3.5.2 Return data for selection of destinations in order to lower risk for human space exploration beyond low Earth orbit. Planetary Science Multip

2.3.5.2: PS-13-10 Demonstrate planned progress in characterizing potentially hazardous objects that are possible destinations for future human space exploration. Planetary Science Multip2.4 Discover how the universe works, explore how it began and evolved, and search for Earth-like planets. 2.4.1 Improve understanding of the origin and destiny of the universe, and the nature of black holes, dark energy, dark matter, and gravity. 2.4.1.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.4.1: "Improve 

understanding of the origin and destiny of the universe, and the nature of black holes, dark energy, dark matter, and gravity.") 

Astrophysics Multip

2.4.1.1: AS-13-1 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding the origin and destiny of the universe and the nature of black holes, dark energy, dark matter, and gravity. 

Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Astrophysics Multip

2.4.1.1: AS-13-2 Achieve mission success criteria for the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. Astrophysics Physic

2.4.2 Improve understanding of the many phenomena and processes associated with galaxy, stellar, and planetary system formation and evolution from the 

earliest epochs to today. 

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Measure Number 

2.4.2.1 

Measure Description 

Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.4.2: "Improve understanding of the many phenomena and processes associated with galaxy, stellar, and planetary system formation and evolution from the earliest epochs to today.") 

Theme 

Astrophysics 

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2.4.2.1: AS-13-3 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding the many phenomena and processes associated with galaxy, stellar, and planetary system formation and 

evolution from the earliest epochs to today. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Astrophysics Multip

2.4.2.2 Design and assemble the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). James Webb Space Telescope Jame2.4.2.2: JWST-13-1 Deliver James Webb Space Telescope Near Infrared Camera to Integrated Science Instrument Module (ISIM) Integration and Test. James Webb Space Telescope Jame2.4.2.3 Develop and operate an airborne infrared astrophysics observatory. Astrophysics Cosm2.4.2.3: AS-13-4 Complete the Systems Requirement Review (SRR) for the initial second generation Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) instrument. Astrophysics Cosm2.4.3 Generate a census of extra-solar planets and measure their properties. 

2.4.3.1 Provide national scientific capabilities through necessary skilled researchers and supporting knowledge base. (In support of objective 2.4.3: "Generate a 

census of extra-solar planets and measure their properties.") 

Astrophysics Multip

2.4.3.1: AS-13-5 Demonstrate planned progress in generating a census of extra-solar planets and measuring their properties. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 

2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Astrophysics Multip

2.4.3.1: AS-13-6 Achieve mission success criteria for the Kepler mission. Astrophysics Exopl

Strategic Goal: 3 

3 Create the innovative new space technologies for our exploration, science, and economic future. 3.1 Sponsor early stage innovation in space technologies in order to improve the future capabilities of NASA, other government agencies, and the aerospace 

industry. 

3.1.1 Create a pipeline of new low Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) innovative concepts and technologies for future NASA missions and national needs. 3.1.1.1 Develop and advance early stage space technologies that support NASA’s science, exploration and discovery missions. Space Technology Cross

3.1.1.1: ST-13-1 Research, study, or develop concepts for 120 technologies as documented in technology reports or plans. Space Technology Cross3.2 Infuse game changing and crosscutting technologies throughout the Nation's space enterprise, to transform the Nation's space mission capabilities. 3.2.1 Prove the technical feasibility of potentially disruptive new space technologies for future missions. 3.2.1.1 Develop and advance game-changing and cross-cutting space technologies that support NASA's science, exploration, and discovery missions. Space Technology Cross3.2.1.1: ST-13-2 Complete three feasibility studies, ground demonstrations, or laboratory experiments proving the technical feasibility of new space technologies. Space Technology Cross3.2.1.1: ST-13-3 Implement at least one new small spacecraft mission that was selected in the previous fiscal year to demonstrate game changing or crosscutting 

technologies in space. 

Space Technology Cross

3.2.1.1: ST-13-4 Implement at least two Technology Demonstration Missions (TDM) technology development projects that were initiated in the previous two years. Space Technology Cross3.2.1.1: ST-13-5 Select and fly technology payloads from NASA, other government agencies, industry, and academia using flight services procured from at least three 

different commercial reusable suborbital or parabolic platform providers. 

Space Technology Cross

3.2.2 Spur the development of routine, low-cost access to space through small payloads and satellites. 3.2.3 Demonstrate new space technologies and infuse them into future science and exploration small satellite missions and/or commercial use. 3.2.4 Demonstrate new space technologies and infuse them into missions. 3.2.5 Provide flight opportunities and relevant environments to demonstrate new space technologies. 3.3 Develop and demonstrate the critical technologies that will make NASA's exploration, science, and discovery missions more affordable and more capable. 3.3.1 Demonstrate in-space operations of robotic assistants working with crew. 3.3.1.1 Develop technologies to enable autonomous mission operations in space to increase affordability. Exploration Research and Development Advan3.3.1.1: ERD-13-3 Test docking and anchoring techniques for asteroid missions using a prototype crew excursion vehicle, the Multi-Mission Space Exploration Vehicle 

(MMSEV), moving on an air bearing floor. 

Exploration Research and Development Advan

3.3.1.1: ERD-13-4 Assess the feasibility of a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) based habitation module to support human deep-space missions. Exploration Research and Development Advan3.3.2 Develop and demonstrate critical technologies for safe and affordable cargo and human space exploration missions beyond low Earth orbit. 3.3.2.1 Develop advanced spacesuits to improve the ability of astronauts to conduct Extra Vehicular Activities (EVA) for in-space operations and surface Exploration Research and Development Advan3.3.2.1: ERD-13-5 Test a packaged Portable Life Support System (PLSS) for an advanced spacesuit in a vacuum chamber. Exploration Research and Development Advan3.3.2.2 Develop technologies and mission concepts for demonstrating in-space cryogenic propellant storage and transfer making exploration and science missions 

more affordable and capable. 

Exploration Research and Development 

3.4 Facilitate the transfer of NASA technology and engage in partnerships with other government Agencies, industry, and international entities to generate U.S. 

commercial activity and other public benefits. 

3.4.1 Promote and develop innovative technology partnerships among NASA, U.S. industry, and other sectors for the benefit of Agency programs and national 

interests. 

3.4.1.1 Accelerate the development and adoption of NASA-funded technology through the establishment of cost-sharing partnerships. Space Technology Partne3.4.1.1: ST-13-6 Establish a total of twelve partnerships with U.S. industry, other U.S. agencies, or other entities to develop technology that supports NASA's missions or 

national interests. 

Space Technology Partne

Strategic Goal: 4 

4 Advance aeronautics research for societal benefit. 4.1 Develop innovative solutions and advanced technologies through a balanced research portfolio to improve current and future air transportation. 4.1.1 Develop advanced technologies to improve the overall safety of the future air transportation system. 4.1.1.1 Transfer knowledge to the aviation community to better manage safety in aviation. Aeronautics Aviati

4.1.1.1: AR-13-2 Develop onboard capabilities that aid in-flight decision-making through instantaneous health assessment of aircraft systems. Aeronautics Aviati

4.1.2 Develop innovative solutions and technologies to meet future capacity and mobility requirements of the Next Generation Air Transportation System 

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Measure Number 

4.1.2.1 

Measure Description 

Demonstrate advanced technologies and solutions to achieve fuel efficient increases in operational performance of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) while reducing noise and emissions. 

Theme 

Aeronautics 

Airspa

4.1.2.1: AR-13-3 Conduct human-in-the-loop simulations for taxi operations conformance, which will reduce fuel consumption during movement on the airport surface. Aeronautics Airspa

4.1.3 Develop tools, technologies, and knowledge that enable significantly improved performance and new capabilities for future air vehicles. 4.1.3.1 Deliver tools, technologies, and knowledge that can be used to more efficiently and effectively design future air vehicles and their components to overcome 

national performance and capability challenges. 

Aeronautics Funda

4.1.3.1: AR-13-4 Develop, improve, and validate a multi-fidelity toolset to assess the noise characteristics of future subsonic aircraft. Aeronautics Funda4.1.3.1: AR-13-5 Validate high fidelity tools for sonic boom and drag prediction to enable the design of future supersonic air vehicles. Aeronautics Funda4.2 Conduct systems-level research on innovative and promising aeronautics concepts and technologies to demonstrate integrated capabilities and benefits in 

a relevant flight and/or ground environment. 

4.2.1 Develop advanced tools and technologies that reduce the technical risk associated with system-level integration of promising aeronautical concepts. 4.2.1.1 Reduce technical risk by conducting research at an integrated system-level on promising aeronautical concepts and technologies in a relevant environment. Aeronautics Integr4.2.1.1: AR-13-6 Conduct tests to validate low-noise characteristics of a hybrid wing body aircraft concept. Aeronautics Integr4.2.1.1: AR-13-7 Complete flight evaluations to assess the capabilities of the Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) distributed simulation environment. Aeronautics Integr

Strategic Goal: 5 

5 Enable program and institutional capabilities to conduct NASA's aeronautics and space activities. 5.1 Identify, cultivate, and sustain a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment that is needed to conduct NASA missions. 5.1.1 Establish and maintain a workforce that possesses state-of-the-art technical and business management competencies. 5.1.1.1 Define and build diverse workforce skills and competencies needed for the Agency's technology development and deep space exploration. Agency Management and Operations Agenc

5.1.1.1: AMO-13-1 Sustain NASA's Innovation Score, as measured by the innovation-related questions in the Employee Viewpoint Survey (EVS), by taking actions like refining 

and updating human capital policies, programs, and systems to support and encourage innovation to meet NASA's missions. 

Agency Management and Operations Agenc

5.1.1.5 Advance a workplace environment that affords Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and takes proactive diversity and inclusion efforts. Agency Management and Operations Agenc5.1.1.5: AMO-13-2 Sustain five programs and processes designed to proactively prevent discrimination, as outlined in the Model EEO Agency Plan. Agency Management and Operations Agenc5.1.1.5: AMO-13-3 Implement an Agency Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategic Plan aligned with the Government-wide D&I Strategic Plan. Agency Management and Operations Agenc5.1.2 Provide opportunities and support systems that recruit, retain, and develop undergraduate and graduate students in STEM-related disciplines. 5.1.2.1 Assure that students participating in NASA higher education projects are representative of the diversity of the Nation, based on student enrollment data 

maintained by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics. 

Education STEM 

5.1.2.1: ED-13-1 Provide significant, direct student awards in higher education to (1) racially or ethnically underrepresented students, (2) women, and (3) persons with 

disabilities at percentages that meet or exceed the national STEM enrollment percentages for these populations, as determined by the most recent publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics for a minimum of two of the three categories. 

Education STEM 

5.2 Ensure vital assets are ready, available, and appropriately sized to conduct NASA's missions. 5.2.1 Achieve mission success by factoring safety, quality, risk, reliability and maintainability as integral features of programs, projects, technologies, operations, 

and facilities. 

5.2.1.1 Through 2015, assure the safety and health of NASA’s activities and reduce damage to assets through the development, implementation, and oversight of 

Agency-wide safety, reliability, maintainability, quality assurance and health and medical policies and procedures. 

Agency Management and Operations Safety 

5.2.1.1: AMO-13-4 Assure zero fatalities or permanent disabling injuries to the public resulting from NASA activities during FY 2013. Agency Management and Operations Safety 5.2.1.1: AMO-13-5 Maintain a Total Case Rate and Lost Time Case Rate that meets the goals of the President's Protecting Our Workers and Ensuring Reemployment 

(POWER) initiative. 

Agency Management and Operations Safety 

5.2.1.1: AMO-13-6 Reduce damage to NASA assets (excluding launched flight hardware) by two percent during FY 2013, based on a five-year running average (that also 

excludes launched flight hardware). 

Agency Management and Operations Safety 

5.2.2 Provide information technology that advances NASA space and research program results and promotes open dissemination through efficient, innovative, 

reliable, and responsive services that are appropriately secure and valued by stakeholders and the public. 

5.2.2.1 By 2014, consolidate and centralize the management of information technology (IT) enterprise services for end user services, communications, and 

enterprise applications. 

Agency Management and Operations Agenc

5.2.2.1: AMO-13-7 Achieve full operational capability (FOC) on the remaining service office that is part of the NASA Information Technology Infrastructure Integration Program 

(I3P). 

Agency Management and Operations Agenc

5.2.2.4 By 2015, reduce data center energy consumption by 30 percent. Agency Management and Operations Agenc5.2.2.4: AMO-13-8 Implement power metering in 100 percent of NASA data centers. Agency Management and Operations Agenc5.2.3 Develop and implement long-range infrastructure plans that address institutional capabilities and critical assets, directly link to mission needs, ensure the 

leveraging of external capabilities, and provide a framework for Agency infrastructure decision-making. 

5.2.3.1 Between 2012 and 2016, eliminate obsolete and unneeded facilities and support the elimination of facilities that will not be needed after Space Shuttle 

retirement. 

Construction of Facilities Institu

5.2.3.1: COF-13-1 Initiate the demolition or disposal of five facilities or structures during 2013 to reduce the Agency's footprint. Construction of Facilities Institu5.2.4.1 Achieve savings for the Agency through acquisition reforms. Agency Management and Operations Agenc5.2.4.1: AMO-13-9 Achieve savings in contract costs of $10 million in FY 2013, using FY 2012 as the baseline from which to measure savings. Agency Management and Operations Agenc5.3 Ensure the availability to the Nation of NASA-owned strategically important test capabilities. 5.3.1 Work with the National Rocket Propulsion Test Alliance to identify NASA, Department of Defense and commercial capabilities and requirements. 5.3.1.1 Review the current state of the NASA test capabilities, known test requirements and test requests, and revise the Master Plan as needed. Space and Flight Support Rocke

5.3.1.1: SFS-13-1 Incorporate test capability modifications and known test requirements in the yearly Rocket Propulsion Test (RPT) Master Plan update. Space and Flight Support Rocke5.3.2 Ensure that Aeronautics Test Program (ATP) facilities are available and capable of supporting research, development, test and evaluation goals and 

objectives for NASA and national aerospace programs. 

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Measure Number 

5.3.2.1 

Measure Description 

Ensure that testing capabilities are available in order to support the research, development, test and engineering milestones of NASA and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. 

Theme 

Aeronautics 

Aeron

5.3.2.1: AR-13-8 Provide a new engine icing test capability to address the high-altitude engine icing problem encountered by commercial aircraft. Aeronautics Aeron

5.3.2.1: AR-13-9 Perform a condition assessment of the ground support facilities, systems, and equipment within the Flight Test Project portfolio. Aeronautics Aeron5.4 Implement and provide space communications and launch capabilities responsive to existing and future science and space exploration missions. 5.4.1 Ensure reliable and cost-effective access to space for missions critical to achieving the National Space Policy of the United States of America. 5.4.1.1 Complete Launch Services Program (LSP) objectives for all NASA-managed expendable launches. Space and Flight Support Launc5.4.1.1: SFS-13-2 Sustain a 100 percent success rate with the successful launch of NASA managed expendable launches as identified on the Launch Services Flight 

Planning Board manifest. 

Space and Flight Support Launc

5.4.2 Transform the Florida launch and range complex to provide a robust launch and range infrastructure for future users. 5.4.2.1 Prioritize and complete launch and range complex modernization studies and projects to sustain government and commercial capabilities at the Kennedy 

Space Center (KSC) and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS). 

Space and Flight Support 21st C

5.4.2.1: ESD-13-3 Complete the transfer of required Space Shuttle Program (SSP) and Constellation Program (CxP) assets to the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) 

Program for use by SLS/MPCV at the Kennedy Space Center. 

Exploration Systems and Development Explo

5.4.2.1: SFS-13-3 Continue to establish and develop the 21st Century Space Launch Complex (21stCSLC) and implement the modifications identified during the FY 2011 

initiated studies. 

Space and Flight Support 21st C

5.4.3 Build and maintain a scalable, integrated, mission support infrastructure that can readily evolve to accommodate new and changing technologies, while 

providing integrated, comprehensive, robust, and cost-effective space communications services at order-of-magnitude higher data rates to enable NASA's science and exploration missions. 

5.4.3.1 By 2014, launch two functionally identical Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) spacecraft in geosynchronous orbits to replenish the Tracking and Data 

Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) constellation. 

Space and Flight Support Space 

5.4.3.1: SFS-13-4 Complete TDRS L Pre-Ship Review. Space and Flight Support Space 5.4.3.2 By FY 2016, replace or upgrade obsolete and unsustainable systems of the TDRSS Ground Segment at the White Sands Complex (WSC). Space and Flight Support Space 5.4.3.2: SFS-13-5 Complete Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment (SGSS) Critical Design Review (CDR). Space and Flight Support Space 5.4.3.3 By FY 2018, replace aging and obsolete Deep Space Network (DSN) 70-meter antenna at Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex (CDSCC). Space and Flight Support Space 5.4.3.3: SFS-13-6 Complete antenna structure for DSS-35 at the CDSCC. Space and Flight Support Space 5.5 Establish partnerships, including innovative arrangements, with commercial, international, and other government entities to maximize mission success. 5.5.1 Facilitate the use of the ISS as a national lab for cooperative research, technology development, and education. 5.5.1.1 Working with the ISS National Laboratory management entity, expand utilization of ISS by non-NASA organizations. International Space Station Intern5.5.1.1: ISS-13-9 Facilitate the non-profit organization's (NPO) establishment of the ISS National Laboratory Marketplace to allow researchers and prospective investors to 

interact and to demonstrate its effectiveness by producing at least one externally funded research agreement. 

International Space Station Intern

5.5.2 Enhance international and interagency partnerships through increased use of international and interagency coordination mechanisms. 5.5.2.1 Continue and improve coordination of NASA's international and interagency agreement activities. Agency Management and Operations Agenc5.5.2.1: AMO-13-10 Implement improved management of existing agreements by incorporating Office of International and Interagency Relations (OIIR)-led interagency 

agreements into the Agency agreements database (i.e., the Space Act Agreement Maker). 

Agency Management and Operations Agenc

Strategic Goal: 6 

6 Share NASA with the public, educators, and students to provide opportunities to participate in our Mission, foster innovation, and contribute to a strong 

national economy. 

6.1 Improve retention of students in STEM disciplines by providing opportunities and activities along the education pipeline. 6.1.1 Provide quality STEM curricular support resources and materials. 

6.1.1.1 Assure the availability and accessibility of NASA's online curricular support and resources to improve educators' STEM content knowledge and enhance 

student interest and proficiency in STEM disciplines. 

Education STEM 

6.1.1.1: ED-13-2 Maintain no fewer than 1,000 online STEM-based teaching tools for K-12 and informal educators and higher education faculty. Education STEM 

6.1.2 Provide NASA experiences that inspire student interest and achievement in STEM disciplines. 6.1.2.2 Focus resources, including content, facilities, and personnel, to improve the impact of NASA's STEM education efforts on areas of greatest national need, 

as identified in the 2011 NASA Education Design Team report, ensuring that NASA-unique assets are leveraged when conducting direct-service student 

ti iti 

Education STEM 

6.1.2.2: ED-13-3 Conduct no fewer than 200 interactive K-12 student activities that leverage the unique assets of NASA's missions. Education STEM 

6.1.3 Assess grant recipient institutions throughout the education pipeline to ensure that grant recipients demonstrate a consistent commitment to civil rights 

compliance. 

6.1.3.1 Promote equal opportunity compliance and encourage best practices among NASA grant recipient institutions. Agency Management and Operations Agenc6.1.3.1: AMO-13-11 Provide equal opportunity (EO) assessment and technical assistance, or on-site compliance assessment on-location, at a minimum of two STEM or STEMrelated programs that receive NASA funding. Agency Management and Operations Agenc6.2 Promote STEM literacy through strategic partnerships with formal and informal organizations. 6.2.1 Develop NASA's leadership role in national STEM improvement efforts, as demonstrated by provision of meaningful educator professional development and 

student experiences, adoption of education technologies, and contributions to STEM education policies and strategies. 

6.2.1.3 Increase NASA's engagement in national STEM education policy discussions to improve curricula, inform national standards in STEM subjects, and ensure 

coordination and sharing of best practices across federal STEM agencies to avoid duplication, overlap, or fragmentation. 

Education STEM 

6.2.1.3: ED-13-4 Participate in no fewer than 20 STEM education advisory boards, STEM-related committees, or other events or activities related to national STEM 

education policy. 

Education STEM 

6.3 Engage the public in NASA's missions by providing new pathways for participation. 6.3.1 Extend the reach of participatory engagement across NASA. 

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Measure Number 

6.3.1.1 

Measure Description 

By 2015, establish an Agency-wide portfolio of participatory engagement opportunities. 

Theme 

Agency Management and Operations 

Agenc

6.3.1.1: AMO-13-12 Evaluate portfolio of participatory engagement activities and establish best practices. Agency Management and Operations Agenc

6.4 Inform, engage and inspire the public by sharing NASA's missions, challenges, and results. 6.4.1 Use strategic partnerships with formal and informal educational organizations to provide NASA content to promote interest in STEM. 6.4.1.1 Continue to provide opportunities for learners to engage in STEM education through NASA content provided to informal education institutions. Education STEM 6.4.1.1: ED-13-5 Maintain the NASA Museum Alliance and/or other STEM Education strategic partnerships in no fewer than 30 states, U.S. Territories and/or the District of 

Columbia. 

Education STEM 

6.4.2 Provide clear, accurate, timely, and consistent information that is readily available and suitable for a diverse audience. 6.4.2.1 Use current and emerging communications technologies to reach increasingly broad audiences. Agency Management and Operations Agenc6.4.2.1: AMO-13-13 Evaluate for effectiveness social media tools the Agency uses to expand public outreach. Agency Management and Operations Agenc6.4.3 Provide the communications infrastructure to enable NASA's commitment to make government more open, transparent, and participatory. 6.4.3.1 Make available Agency records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, and Open Government Initiative in accordance with federal 

laws and regulations. 

Agency Management and Operations Agenc

6.4.3.1: AMO-13-14 Decrease the Freedom of Information (FOIA) backlog of requests by 10 percent. Agency Management and Operations Agenc

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