NASA’s FY 2010 Performance Plan Update 

August 25, 2010 1

Introduction 

NASA has updated the FY 2010 Performance Plan to reflect reprioritization of Agency programs and 

projects resulting from the FY 2010 Appropriation. One example of this type of change is the 

addition of a performance measure under the Earth Science Theme for the new OCO-2 mission, 

resulting from the authorization to reconstitute the Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission, replacing 

the satellite lost in a 2009 launch mishap. 

New to this Performance Plan are measures for High-Priority Performance Goals (annotated as 

HPPGs), finalized by all Federal agencies in December 2009 to be responsive to the 

Administration’s interest in focusing on and achieving performance results. NASA’s HPPGs are in 

the areas of Earth science, aeronautics technology, education, and energy management (see the 

efficiency measures under Agency Support). 

The table below provides a summary of Agency performance commitments. The table also reflects 

trend information for the Outcomes. Definitions for the trend ratings are as follows: 

Green: NASA achieved most APGs under this Outcome and is on-track to achieve this Outcome. 

Yellow: NASA made significant progress however may not achieve this Outcome as stated. 

Red: NASA failed to achieve most of the APGs under this Outcome and does not expect to 

achieve this Outcome as stated. 

None: The stated Outcome did not exist in the years indicated. 

FY 2010 Performance Plan Update

Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

Strategic 

Goal 1 

Fly the Shuttle as safely as possible until 

its retirement, not later than 2010. 

Outcome 

1.1 

Assure the safety and integrity of the 

Space Shuttle workforce, systems and 

processes, while flying the manifest. 

 Yellow Green Green Green 

APG 

10SSP01 

Achieve zero Type-A (damage to property at 

least $1 million or death) or Type-B (damage 

to property at least $250 thousand or 

permanent disability or hospitalization of 

three or more persons) mishaps in FY 2010. 

Space Shuttle Space 

Shuttle 

APG 

10SSP02 

Complete 100% of all mission objectives for 

all Space Shuttle missions in FY 2010 as 

specified in the Flight Requirements 

Document for each mission. 

Space Shuttle Space 

Shuttle 

Outcome 

1.2 

By December 31, 2010, retire the Space 

Shuttle. None Green Green Green 

APG 

10SSP03 

Complete close-out and transfer plans for all 

remaining Space Shuttle flight hardware 

elements and other major Space Shuttle 

property assets, including the disposition 

plans for the Orbiters and the means by 

which significant gaps in human spaceflight 

operations capabilities will be managed if 

needed to support future activities. 

Space Shuttle Space 

Shuttle 

APG 

10SSP04 

Complete 100% of the Transition Property 

Assessment for Space Shuttle Program 

property by no later than the second quarter 

of FY 2010. 

Space Shuttle Space 

Shuttle 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10SSP05 

With the Constellation Program, complete 

and deliver one workforce transition strategy 

report update to Congress in FY 2010. 

Space Shuttle Space 

Shuttle 

Strategic 

Goal 2 

Complete the International Space Station 

in a manner consistent with NASA's 

International Partner commitments and 

the needs of human exploration. 

Outcome 

2.1 

By 2010, complete assembly of the 

U.S. On-orbit Segment; launch 

International Partner elements and 

sparing items required to be launched 

by the Shuttle; and provide on-orbit 

resources for research to support U.S. 

human space exploration. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10ISS01 

Based on the actual Space Shuttle flight 

rate, number of remaining Shuttle flights, 

and the discussions with the International 

Partners, update the agreed-to ISS 

assembly sequence and transportation plan 

as necessary. 

International 

Space Station 

International 

Space 

Station 

 

APG 

10ISS02 

Accomplish a minimum of 90% of the onorbit research objectives as established one 

month prior to a given increment. 

International 

Space Station 

International 

Space 

Station 

 

APG 

10ISS03 

Per the final configuration agreed to by the 

International Partners, fly the ISS elements 

and logistics baselined for FY 2010. 

International 

Space Station 

International 

Space 

Station 

 

APG 

10ISS04 

Provide increased ISS capability and 

utilization by integrating ISS elements, 

payloads, and spares including the 

EXPRESS Logistics Carriers 1 through 4, 

Cupola, Node 3, Multipurpose Pressurized 

Logistics Module, a COTS demonstration, 

and Mini-Research Module. 

International 

Space Station 

International 

Space 

Station 

 

Outcome 

2.2 

Through 2015, provide the on-orbit 

capability to support an ISS crew of 6 

crewmembers. 

 None Green Green Green 

APG 

10ISS05 

Achieve zero Type-A (damage to property at 

least $1 million or death) or Type-B (damage 

to property at least $250 thousand or 

permanent disability or hospitalization of 

three or more persons) mishaps in FY 2010. 

International 

Space Station 

International 

Space 

Station 

 

APG 

10ISS07 

In concert with the International Partners, 

maintain a continuous crew presence on the 

ISS by coordinating and managing 

resources, logistics, systems, and 

operational procedures. 

International 

Space Station 

International 

Space 

Station 

 

APG 

10ISS08 

Deliver 100% of planned on-orbit resources 

(including power, data, crew time, logistics, 

and accommodations) available to support 

research. 

International 

Space Station 

International 

Space 

Station 

 

Outcome 

2.3 

Conduct basic and applied biological and 

physical research to advance and sustain 

U.S. scientific expertise. 

 None None Green Green 

APG 

10AC01 

Deliver 2 out of 3 of the following exploration 

technology payloads to SOMD for launch to 

the ISS: 1) Boiling Experiment Facility; 2) 

Capillary Channel Flow, or several test 

vessels of the Capillary Flow Experiment-2; 

or 3) Conduct the tests for the Flame 

Extinguishment Experiment exploration 

payload on ISS. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Exploration 

Technology 

Development 

 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10AC02 

Conduct 3 out of 4 of the following nonexploration experiments on the ISS: 1) 

Dynamical Selection of Interface Patterns; 2) 

Two samples from Microstructure Formation 

in Castings of Technical Alloys under 

Diffusive and Magnetically-Controlled 

Convective Conditions (MICAST)/ColumnarEquiaxed Transition in Solidification 

Processing experiment; 3) Binary Critical 

Aggregation Test-5; or 4) Investigating the 

Structures of Paramagnetic Aggregates from 

Colloidal Emulsions-3. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Exploration 

Technology 

Development 

 

APG 

10AC03 

Develop for flight two ISS/Shuttle/Free Flyer 

payloads: Develop the Animal Enclosure 

Module for launch on the Space Shuttle, to 

conduct immunology research on rodents; 

and develop a nano-satellite as a secondary 

Free Flyer payload to conduct fundamental 

biological research. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Exploration 

Technology 

Development 

 

Strategic 

Goal 3 

Develop a balanced overall program of 

science, exploration, and aeronautics 

consistent with the redirection of the 

human spaceflight program to focus on 

exploration. 

Strategic 

Goal 3A 

Study Earth from space to advance 

scientific understanding and meet 

societal needs. 

Outcome 

3A.1 

Progress in understanding and improving 

predictive capability for changes in the 

ozone layer, climate forcing, and air 

quality associated with changes in 

atmospheric composition. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10ES01 

Demonstrate progress in understanding and 

improving predictive capability for changes in 

the ozone layer, climate forcing, and air 

quality associated with changes in 

atmospheric composition (based on 

measurements from presently orbiting NASA 

and non-NASA assets). Progress will be 

evaluated by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10ES03 

Conduct the flight program in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by achieving 

mission success criteria for Aura. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

(HPPG) 

APG 

10ES21 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Pre-Ship Comprehensive Performance 

Test for Glory. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

APG 

10ES22 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by conducting 

the acquisition strategy meeting for the 

OCO-2 mission, defining the implementation 

and acquisition approach for the 

reconstituted mission. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

Outcome 

3A.2 

Progress in enabling improved predictive 

capability for weather and extreme 

weather events. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10ES04 

Demonstrate progress in enabling improved 

predictive capability for weather and extreme 

weather events. Progress will be evaluated 

by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10ES06 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Global Precipitation Mission (GPM) 

Critical Design Review (CDR). 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

Outcome 

3A.3 

Progress in quantifying global land cover 

change and terrestrial and marine 

productivity, and in improving carbon 

cycle and ecosystem models. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10ES07 

Demonstrate progress in quantifying global 

land cover change and terrestrial and marine 

productivity and in improving carbon cycle 

and ecosystem models. Progress will be 

evaluated by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10ES08 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) 

Confirmation Review. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

APG 

10ES22 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by conducting 

the acquisition strategy meeting for the 

OCO-2 mission, defining the implementation 

and acquisition approach for the 

reconstituted mission. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

Outcome 

3A.4 

Progress in quantifying the key 

reservoirs and fluxes in the global water 

cycle and in improving models of water 

cycle change and fresh water availability. 

 Yellow Green Green Green 

APG 

10ES02 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

Aquarius Operational Readiness Review 

(ORR). 

Earth Science 

Earth 

System 

Science 

Pathfinder 

 

APG 

10ES06 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Global Precipitation Mission (GPM) 

Critical Design Review (CDR). 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

APG 

10ES09 

Demonstrate progress in quantifying the key 

reservoirs and fluxes in the global water 

cycle and in improving models of water cycle 

change and fresh water availability. Progress 

will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10ES10 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the SMAP Preliminary Design Review 

(PDR). 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

Outcome 

3A.5 

Progress in understanding the role of 

oceans, atmosphere, and ice in the 

climate system and in improving 

predictive capability for its future 

evolution. 

 Yellow Yellow Yellow Green 

APG 

10ES02 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

Aquarius Operational Readiness Review 

(ORR). 

Earth Science 

Earth 

System 

Science 

Pathfinder 

 

APG 

10ES03 

Conduct flight programs in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by achieving 

mission success criteria for Aura. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

APG 

10ES11 

Demonstrate progress in understanding the 

role of oceans, atmosphere, and ice in the 

climate system and in improving predictive 

capability for its future evolution. Progress 

will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multiple 

Programs 

(HPPG) 

APG 

10ES21 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Pre-Ship Comprehensive Performance 

Test for Glory. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10ES22 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by conducting 

the acquisition strategy meeting for the 

OCO-2 mission, defining the implementation 

and acquisition approach for the 

reconstituted mission. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

APG 

10ES12 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the ICESat-II Initial Confirmation Review. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

System 

Science 

Pathfinder 

 

Outcome 

3A.6 

Progress in characterizing and 

understanding Earth surface changes 

and variability of Earth's gravitational and 

magnetic fields. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10ES08 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) 

Confirmation Review. 

Earth Science 

Earth 

Systematic 

Missions 

 

APG 

10ES13 

Demonstrate progress in characterizing and 

understanding Earth surface changes and 

variability of Earth's gravitational and 

magnetic fields. Progress will be evaluated 

by external expert review. 

Earth Science Multiple 

Programs 

Outcome 

3A.7 

Progress in expanding and accelerating 

the realization of societal benefits from 

Earth system science. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10ES14 

Issue 12 reports with partnering 

organizations that validate using NASA 

research capabilities (e.g., observations 

and/or forecast products) could improve their 

operational decision support systems. 

Earth Science Applied 

Sciences 

APG 

10ES15 

Increase the number of distinct users of 

NASA data and services. Earth Science 

Earth 

Science 

Research 

 

APG 

10ES16 

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 

Science 

Research 

 

Strategic 

Goal 3B 

Understand the Sun and its effects on 

Earth and the solar system. 

Outcome 

3B.1 

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. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10HE01 

Demonstrate 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 will be evaluated by 

external expert review. 

Heliophysics Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10HE02 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) 

spacecraft Critical Design Review (CDR). 

Heliophysics 

Solar 

Terrestrial 

Probes 

 

APG 

10HE03 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Geospace Radiation Belt Storm Probes 

Critical Design Review (CDR). 

Heliophysics Living with a 

Star 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10HE04 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by the award of 

Solar Probe Plus instrument contracts. 

Heliophysics 

Heliophysics 

Explorer 

Program 

 

APG 

10HE05 

Conduct the flight program in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by achieving 

mission success criteria for Hinode (SolarB), THEMIS, and IBEX. 

Heliophysics Multiple 

Programs 

Outcome 

3B.2 

Progress in understanding how human 

society, technological systems, and the 

habitability of planets are affected by 

solar variability and planetary magnetic 

fields. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10HE02 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) 

spacecraft Critical Design Review (CDR). 

Heliophysics 

Solar 

Terrestrial 

Probes 

 

APG 

10HE03 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Geospace Radiation Belt Storm Probes 

Critical Design Review (CDR). 

Heliophysics Living with a 

Star 

APG 

10HE04 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by the award of 

Solar Probe Plus instrument contracts. 

Heliophysics 

Heliophysics 

Explorer 

Program 

 

APG 

10HE06 

Demonstrate progress in understanding how 

human society, technological systems, and 

the habitability of planets are affected by 

solar variability and planetary magnetic 

fields. Progress will be evaluated by external 

expert review. 

Heliophysics Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10HE07 

Conduct the flight program in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by achieving 

mission success criteria for THEMIS. 

Heliophysics Multiple 

Programs 

Outcome 

3B.3 

Progress in developing the capability to 

predict the extreme and dynamic 

conditions in space in order to maximize 

the safety and productivity of human and 

robotic explorers. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10HE03 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Geospace Radiation Belt Storm Probes 

Critical Design Review (CDR). 

Heliophysics Living with a 

Star 

APG 

10HE08 

Demonstrate progress in developing the 

capability to predict the extreme and 

dynamic conditions in space in order to 

maximize the safety and productivity of 

human and robotic explorers. Progress will 

be evaluated by external expert review. 

Heliophysics Multiple 

Programs 

Strategic 

Goal 3C 

Advance scientific knowledge of the 

origin and history of the solar system, the 

potential for life elsewhere, and the 

hazards and resources present as 

humans explore space. 

Outcome 

3C.1 

Progress in learning how the Sun's family 

of planets and minor bodies originated 

and evolved. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10PS01 

Demonstrate progress in learning how the 

Sun's family of planets and minor bodies 

originated and evolved. Progress will be 

evaluated by external expert review. 

Planetary 

Science 

Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10PS02 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Juno Systems Integration Review (SIR). 

Planetary 

Science 

New 

Frontiers 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10PS03 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the GRAIL Critical Design Review (CDR). 

Planetary 

Science Discovery 

APG 

10PS04 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by selecting 

concept studies for the New Frontiers 3 

mission. 

Planetary 

Science 

New 

Frontiers 

APG 

10PS05 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by selecting 

concept studies for the Discovery 12 

mission. 

Planetary 

Science Discovery 

APG 

10PS06 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstration by completing 

the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) flight 

hardware builds and flight system 

assemblies. 

Planetary 

Science 

Mars 

Exploration 

Outcome 

3C.2 

Progress in understanding the processes 

that determine the history and future of 

habitability in the solar system, including 

the origin and evolution of Earth's 

biosphere and the character and extent of 

prebiotic chemistry on Mars and other 

worlds. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10PS02 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Juno Systems Integration Review (SIR). 

Planetary 

Science 

New 

Frontiers 

APG 

10PS06 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstration by completing 

the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) flight 

hardware builds and flight system 

assemblies. 

Planetary 

Science 

Mars 

Exploration 

APG 

10PS07 

Demonstrate progress in understanding the 

processes that determine the history and 

future of habitability in the solar system, 

including the origin and evolution of Earth’s 

biosphere and the character and extent of 

prebiotic chemistry on Mars and other 

worlds. Progress will be evaluated by 

external expert review. 

Planetary 

Science

Mars 

Exploration 

APG 

10PS08 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution 

Mission (MAVEN) Preliminary Design 

Review (PDR). 

Planetary 

Science 

Mars 

Exploration 

Outcome 

3C.3 

Progress in identifying and investigating 

past or present habitable environments 

on Mars and other worlds, and 

determining if there is or ever has been 

life elsewhere in the solar system. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10PS02 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Juno Systems Integration Review (SIR). 

Planetary 

Science 

New 

Frontiers 

APG 

10PS06 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstration by completing 

the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) flight 

hardware builds and flight system 

assemblies. 

Planetary 

Science 

Mars 

Exploration 

APG 

10PS08 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution 

Mission (MAVEN) Preliminary Design 

Review (PDR). 

Planetary 

Science 

Mars 

Exploration 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10PS09 

Demonstrate progress in identifying and 

investigating past or present habitable 

environments on Mars and other worlds, and 

determining if there is or ever has been life 

elsewhere in the solar system. Progress will 

be evaluated by external expert review. 

Planetary 

Science 

Multiple 

Programs 

Outcome 

3C.4 

Progress in exploring the space 

environment to discover potential 

hazards to humans and to search for 

resources that would enable human 

presence. 

 Green Green Green Green

APG 

10PS06 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstration by completing 

the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) flight 

hardware builds and flight system 

assemblies. 

Planetary 

Science 

Mars 

Exploration 

APG 

10PS10 

Demonstrate progress in exploring the space 

environment to discover potential hazards to 

humans and to search for resources that 

would enable human presence. Progress will 

be evaluated by external expert review 

Planetary 

Science 

Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10PS12 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the first flight test of a warm gas lander 

testbed, to be used in support of lunar lander 

developments. 

Planetary 

Science Lunar Quest 

Strategic 

Goal 3D 

Discover the origin, structure, evolution, 

and destiny of the universe, and search 

for Earth-like planets. 

Outcome 

3D.1 

Progress in understanding the origin and 

destiny of the universe, phenomena near 

black holes, and the nature of gravity. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10AS01 

Demonstrate progress in understanding the 

origin and destiny of the universe, 

phenomena near black holes, and the nature 

of gravity. Progress will be evaluated by 

external expert review. 

Astrophysics Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10AS02 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the NuSTAR Critical Design Review (CDR). 

Astrophysics Astrophysics 

Explorer 

APG 

10AS04 

Conduct the flight program in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by achieving 

mission success criteria for Fermi. 

Astrophysics Physics of 

the Cosmos 

Outcome 

3D.2 

Progress in understanding how the first 

stars and galaxies formed, and how they 

changed over time into the objects 

recognized in the present universe. 

 Yellow Green Green Green 

APG 

10AS05 

Demonstrate progress in understanding how 

the first stars and galaxies formed and how 

they changed over time into the objects we 

recognize in the present universe. Progress 

will be evaluated by external expert review. 

Astrophysics Multiple 

Programs 

APG 

10AS06 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) 

Optical Telescope Element Critical Design 

Review (CDR). 

Astrophysics Cosmic 

Origins 

APG 

10AS07 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the first competed Early Science 

observations on the Stratospheric 

Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). 

Astrophysics Cosmic 

Origins 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10AS08 

Conduct the flight program in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by achieving 

mission success criteria for WISE. 

Astrophysics Cosmic 

Origins 

Outcome 

3D.3 

Progress in understanding how 

individual stars form and how those 

processes ultimately affect the formation 

of planetary systems. 

 Yellow Green Green Green 

APG 

10AS06 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) 

Optical Telescope Element Critical Design 

Review (CDR). 

Astrophysics Cosmic 

Origins 

APG 

10AS07 

Develop missions in support of this 

Outcome, as demonstrated by completing 

the first competed Early Science 

observations on the Stratospheric 

Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). 

Astrophysics Cosmic 

Origins 

APG 

10AS09 

Demonstrate progress in understanding how 

individual stars form and how those 

processes ultimately affect the formation of 

planetary systems. Progress will be 

evaluated by external expert review. 

Astrophysics Multiple 

Programs 

Outcome 

3D.4 

Progress in creating a census of extrasolar planets and measuring their 

properties. 

 Yellow Yellow Green Green 

APG 

10AS10 

Demonstrate progress in creating a census 

of extra-solar planets and measuring their 

properties. Progress will be evaluated by 

external expert review. 

Astrophysics Multiple 

Programs 

Strategic 

Goal 3E 

Advance knowledge in the fundamental 

disciplines of aeronautics, and develop 

technologies for safer aircraft and higher 

capacity airspace systems. 

Outcome 

3E.1 

By 2016, identify and develop tools, 

methods, and technologies for improving 

overall aircraft safety of new and legacy 

vehicles operating in the Next Generation 

Air Transportation System (projected for 

the year 2025). 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10AT01 

Using 2008 as a baseline, demonstrate, on a 

representative current-generation electromechanical system test bed, improved IVHM 

via Bayesian methods and/or models for 

varying operating conditions and 

demonstrate fault detection/diagnosis on at 

least three faults types and examine tradeoff 

between accuracy and diagnosis time. 

Aeronautics Aviation 

Safety 

APG 

10AT02 

Develop an atomistically-based model 

capable of predicting within 25% the 

degradation caused by environmental effects 

on interfaces in selected polymer matrix 

composite materials. 

Aeronautics Aviation 

Safety 

APG 

10AT03 

Deliver and validate through analysis flight 

deck guidelines, information, and display 

requirements that meet NextGen operational 

needs as established in 2007 baseline 

assessment, and without a measurable 

increase to safety risk. 

Aeronautics Aviation 

Safety 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10AT04 

Develop a tool suite that provides an order of 

magnitude reduction in analysis time over 

current Monte-Carlo simulation methods that 

would be used to locate failure points in the 

flight envelope for a chosen adaptive control 

system and a set of adverse events. 

Aeronautics Aviation 

Safety 

Outcome 

3E.2 

By 2016, develop and demonstrate future 

concepts, capabilities, and technologies 

that will enable major increases in air 

traffic management effectiveness, 

flexibility, and efficiency, while 

maintaining safety, to meet capacity and 

mobility requirements of the Next 

Generation Air Transportation System. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10AT05 

Conduct simulations of automated 

separation assurance with sequencing, 

spacing, and scheduling constraints. 

Aeronautics Airspace 

Systems 

APG 

10AT06 

Determine the feasibility and benefits of one 

or more candidate Multi-Sector Planner 

concepts. 

Aeronautics Airspace 

Systems 

(HPPG) 

APG 

10AT14 

Produce a report on the human-in-the-loop 

simulation and model results for the Denver 

Field Trial. 

Aeronautics Airspace 

Systems 

Outcome 

3E.3 

By 2016, develop multi-disciplinary 

analysis and design tools and new 

technologies, enabling better vehicle 

performance (e.g., efficiency, 

environmental, civil competitiveness, 

productivity, and reliability) in multiple 

flight regimes and within a variety of 

transportation system architectures. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10AT07 

Complete new suite of integrated 

multidisciplinary analysis tools to predict 

noise, NOx, takeoff/landing performance, 

cruise performance, and Take-Off Gross 

Weight (TOGW) for conventional (“tube and 

wing”) aircraft and unconventional aircraft 

(e.g., hybrid wing-body). 

Aeronautics Fundamental 

Aeronautics 

APG 

10AT08 

Demonstrate control concepts through flight 

simulation that would contribute towards 

development of a flight control optimization 

tool for variable speed engine and 

transmission with no negative handling 

quality effects. 

Aeronautics Fundamental 

Aeronautics 

APG 

10AT09 

Develop computational models to predict 

integrated inlet and fan performance and 

operability and compare models to 

experimental data. 

Aeronautics Fundamental 

Aeronautics 

APG 

10AT10 

Complete CFD predictions of ramjet-toscramjet mode-transition and compare to 

wind tunnel and/or X-51 flight test data. 

Aeronautics Fundamental 

Aeronautics 

Outcome 

3E.4 

Ensure the continuous availability of a 

portfolio of NASA-owned wind tunnels/ 

ground test facilities, which are 

strategically important to meeting 

national aerospace program goals and 

requirements. 

 None None Green Green 

APG 

10AT11 

Achieve test customer evaluation ratings 

averaging greater than 90% for overall 

quality and timeliness of ATP facility 

operations, based on feedback received in 

post-test customer surveys. 

Aeronautics 

Aeronautics 

Test 

Program 

 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

Outcome 

3E.5 

For vehicle and propulsion technologies 

that simultaneously reduce fuel burn, 

noise, and emissions, by 2016 develop a 

well-informed trade space, document 

performance potential, and identify 

technical risks to a level that enables 

incorporation of the technologies into the 

design of new aircraft. 

 None None None None 

APG 

10AT12 

In FY 2010, award a contract to conduct N+2 

vehicle systems studies. Aeronautics 

Integrated 

Systems 

Research 

Program 

 

Strategic 

Goal 3F 

Understand the effects of the space 

environment on human performance, and 

test new technologies and 

countermeasures for long-duration 

human space exploration. 

Outcome 

3F.1 

By 2016, develop and test candidate 

countermeasures to ensure the health of 

humans traveling in space. 

 Green Green Green Yellow 

APG 

10AC04 

Deliver a Human Interface Design Handbook 

for use in designing exploration vehicles. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Human 

Research 

Program 

 

APG 

10AC05 

Deliver and publish an initial version of the 

acute radiation risk projection model for 

lunar missions. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Human 

Research 

Program 

 

APG 

10AC06 

Deliver a device for launch to ISS to test the 

technology of producing medical grade water 

on a spacecraft. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Human 

Research 

Program 

 

APG 

10AC07 

Complete the assessment study of a 

capability to test bone and muscle 

countermeasures in simulated lunar gravity. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Human 

Research 

Program 

 

APG 

10AC08 

Complete the 2010 quantitative assessment 

of the uncertainties in cancer risk projections 

for space radiation exposures in support of 

lunar exploration missions. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Human 

Research 

Program 

Outcome 

3F.2 

By 2012, identify and test technologies to 

reduce total mission resource 

requirements for life support systems. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10AC09 

As part of technology development for 

closed-loop air revitalization for lunar surface 

habitats, conduct a trade study to evaluate 

candidate technologies for carbon dioxide 

reduction in support of down selection for 

development of a breadboard unit. 

Advanced 

Capabilities

Exploration 

Technology 

Development

 

Outcome 

3F.3 

By 2012, develop reliable spacecraft 

technologies for advanced environmental 

monitoring and control and fire safety. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10AC11 

Demonstrate six months of experimental 

operation of the Electronic Nose (ENose) on 

orbit. 

Advanced 

Capabilities

Exploration 

Technology 

Development 

 

APG 

10AC12 

Demonstrate one year of experimental 

operation of the Vehicle Cabin Atmosphere 

Monitoring (VCAM) system on orbit. 

Advanced 

Capabilities

Exploration 

Technology 

Development 

 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

Outcome 

3F.4 

By 2012, identify and develop tools, 

methods, and technologies for 

assessing, improving and maintaining 

the overall health of the astronaut corps, 

for mission lengths up to 180 days in 

microgravity or 1/6 G. 

 None None None Green 

APG 

10SFS01 

Capture 43% of current and former astronaut 

medical requirements data in a 

comprehensive medical data management 

infrastructure. 

Space & Flight 

Support 

(SFS) 

Crew Health 

& Safety 

APG 

10SFS02 

Create a set of clinical practice guidelines for 

monitoring known risks associated with 

space flight. 

SFS Crew Health 

& Safety 

APG 

10SFS03 

Capture 100% of medical and environmental 

data required by Medical Operations in a 

form capable of queries. 

SFS Crew Health 

& Safety 

APG 

10SFS04 

Create an integrated concept of operations 

to use ultrasound for ground-based clinical 

care as a test bed for in flight uses. 

SFS Crew Health 

& Safety 

Strategic 

Goal 4 

Bring a new Crew Exploration Vehicle 

into service as soon as possible after 

Shuttle retirement. 

Outcome 

4.1 

No later than 2015, transport three 

crewmembers to the International Space 

Station and return them safely to Earth, 

demonstrating an operational capability 

to support human exploration missions. 

 Green Yellow Yellow Yellow 

APG 

10CS01 

Complete Pad Abort-1 test for the Orion 

Crew Exploration Vehicle. 

Constellation 

(Cx) Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

APG 

10CS02 

Complete the integrated Preliminary Design 

Review (PDR) for the Constellation Program. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

APG 

10CS03 

Complete Ares 1 First Stage Development 

Motor (DM-2) test firing. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

APG 

10CS05 

Complete the Preliminary Design Review 

(PDR) for the Ground Operations (GO) 

Project. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

APG 

10CS06 

Complete the Preliminary Design Review 

(PDR) for the Mission Operations (MO) 

Project. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

Strategic 

Goal 5 

Encourage the pursuit of appropriate 

partnerships with the emerging 

commercial space sector. 

Outcome 

5.1 

Develop and demonstrate a means for 

NASA to purchase launch services from 

emerging launch providers. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10SFS05 

The Launch Service Program will capture 

100% of significant technical interchange 

information with emerging launch providers 

as provided under existing contract 

mechanisms. The Engineering Review 

Board Information System (ERBIS) will be 

used to capture specific technical 

recommendations and opportunities for risk 

reduction. 

Space & Flight 

Support 

Launch 

Services 

Outcome 

5.2 

By 2010, demonstrate one or more 

commercial space capabilities for ISS 

cargo and/or crew transport. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10CS07 

In FY 2010, have at least one partner 

demonstrate flight proximity operations with 

ISS. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10CS08 

By the end of FY 2010, conduct one or more 

demonstration flights to, and berth with, the 

ISS. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

Outcome 

5.3 

Promote and develop innovative 

technology partnerships among NASA, 

U.S. industry, and other sectors for the 

benefit of Agency programs and projects. 

 None Green Green None 

APG 

10IPP01 

Document 40 notable technology transfer 

successes in NASA's Spinoff publication. 

Agency 

Management 

& Operations 

(AMO) 

Innovative 

Partnerships 

Program 

(IPP) 

 

APG 

10IPP02 

Produce 1100 New Technology Reports 

(NTRs) produced, representing the new 

technologies available for potential transfer. 

AMO IPP 

APG 

10IPP03 

Ratio of total number of licenses generated 

from the Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio of 

patents from the last five years relative to the 

number of patents in that portfolio is 

equivalent to 40%. 

AMO IPP 

APG 

10IPP04 

Initiate or expand 29 SBIR/STTR Phase III 

contracts. AMO IPP 

APG 

10IPP05 

Achieve 175 technology readiness level 

(TRL) advancements from the Innovative 

Partnerships Program portfolio of technology 

development. 

AMO IPP 

APG 

10IPP06 

Infuse 68 technologies into NASA 

programs/projects from total Innovative 

Partnerships Program portfolio. 

AMO IPP 

APG 

10IPP07 

Ratio of SBIR/STTR technologies 

successfully infused into NASA 

programs/projects relative to the prior five 

years of SBIR/STTR Phase II contracts 

issued is equivalent to 21%. 

AMO IPP 

Strategic 

Goal 6 

Establish a lunar return program having 

the maximum possible utility for later 

missions to Mars and other destinations. 

Outcome 

6.1 

By 2012, complete the transition of 

applicable Shuttle components, 

infrastructure, and workforce to the 

Constellation Systems program. 

 Green Green Yellow Green 

APG 

10CS09

Complete the Exploration Requirements for 

Institutional Capabilities (ERIC) database 

update and develop a coordinated final 

SOMD/ESMD report that incorporates the 

ERIC update with the Space Shuttle 

Program’s final assessment of real property. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

APG 

10CS10 

Complete the Constellation Assessment of 

Personal Property (CAPP) for Space Shuttle 

Program property. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

APG 

10CS11 

With the Space Shuttle Program, complete 

and deliver 2 Agency workforce transition 

strategy report updates to Congress. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

Outcome 

6.2 

By 2016, develop and test technologies 

for in situ resource utilization, power 

generation, and autonomous systems 

that reduce consumables launched from 

Earth and moderate mission risk. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10AC13 

Demonstrate autonomous hazard avoidance 

system for Altair lunar lander in helicopter 

flight test. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Exploration 

Technology 

Development 

 
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Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

Outcome 

6.3 

By 2013, sufficiently develop and test 

technologies for nuclear power systems 

to enable an informed selection of 

systems for flight development to provide 

power to a lunar outpost. 

 None None Green Green 

APG 

10AC14 

For the Liquid-metal Pump Demonstration, 

complete final report of performance testing 

of a prototypic annular linear induction pump 

with sodium-potassium fluid at operating 

temperatures and flow rates that are relevant 

to a future 40 kilowatt fission surface power 

system. 

Advanced 

Capabilities

Exploration 

Technology 

Development 

 

Outcome 

6.4 

No later than 2020, demonstrate the 

capability to conduct an extended human 

expedition to the lunar surface and lay 

the foundation for extending human 

presence across the solar system. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10CS12 

Conduct the Lunar Capabilities Lunar 

Surface Concept Review (LSCR) to define 

the lunar mission architecture requirements. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

APG 

10AC15 

Develop concepts for manufacturing 10-

meter diameter composite structures for the 

Ares V launch vehicle. 

Advanced 

Capabilities ETDP 

APG 

10AC16 

Test pre-prototype main engine for Altair 

lunar lander ascent stage using liquid 

oxygen and liquid methane propellants. 

Advanced 

Capabilities ETDP 

APG 

10AC17 

Complete LRO’s primary mission and 

deposit 50% of the data to the Planetary 

Data System. 

Advanced 

Capabilities LPRP 

APG 

10AC18 

Complete the Lunar Crater Observation and 

Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) mission. 

Advanced 

Capabilities LPRP 

APG 

10DIO01 

Complete at least 3 multilateral workshops 

with international space agencies to discuss 

the potential for international participation in 

exploration activities beyond low Earth orbit. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

APG 

10OER01 

Facilitate the exchange of at least 10 letters 

between the NASA Administrator and his 

international space agency counterparts, 

introducing the Administrator and outlining 

his vision for international cooperation. 

AMO Agency 

Management 

 Cross-Agency Support Programs 

Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

EDUCATION 

Outcome 

ED.1 

Contribute to the development of the 

Science, Technology, Engineering and 

Math (STEM) workforce in disciplines 

needed to achieve NASA's Strategic Goals, 

through a portfolio of investments. 

 Green Green Green Green 

APG 

10ED01 

Support the development of 60 new or revised 

courses targeted at the STEM skills needed by 

NASA. 

Education Education 

Program 

APG 

10ED02 

Serve 200 institutions in designated EPSCoR 

states. Education Education 

Program 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10ED03 

Serve 8,500 under-represented and underserved students in NASA higher education 

programs. 

Education Education 

Program 

(HPPG) 

APG 

10ED04 

Achieve 60% employment of student 

participants in FY 2009 NASA higher education 

programs by NASA, aerospace contractors, 

universities, and other educational institutions. 

Education Education 

Program 

APG 

10ED05 

Achieve 45% pursuit of advanced education in 

NASA-related disciplines of undergraduate 

students in FY 2009 NASA higher education 

programs. 

Education Education 

Program 

APG 

10WF11 

Provide equal opportunity (EO) onsite 

assessment and technical assistance to 3 

STEM programs receiving NASA funding, and 

EO technical assistance to an additional 25 

NASA-funded STEM programs. 

AMO Agency 

Management 

Outcome 

ED.2 

Attract and retain students in STEM 

disciplines through a progression of 

educational opportunities for students, 

teachers and faculty. 

 None None Green Green 

APG 

10ED06 

Achieve 50% or greater level of interest in 

science, technology, engineering and math 

(STEM) careers among elementary and 

secondary students participating in NASA 

education programs. 

Education Education 

Program 

APG 

10ED07 

Increase to 60% the percentage of elementary 

and secondary educators who either obtain 

NASA content-based education resources or 

participate in short-duration NASA education 

activities, and use NASA resources in their 

classroom instruction (a 1% annual increase 

above the FY 2007 baseline of 55%). 

Education Education 

Program 

APG 

10ED08 

Increase to 470,000 the number of elementary 

and secondary student participants in NASA 

instruction and enrichment activities (a 5% 

annual increase above the FY 2007 baseline of 

408,774). 

Education Education 

Program 

APG 

10ED09 

Assure, in FY 2010, 75% of elementary and 

secondary educators who participate in NASA 

training programs use NASA resources in their 

classroom instruction, an annual increase of 

5% in the FY 2007 baseline of 62%. 

Education Education 

Program 

Outcome 

ED.3 

Build strategic partnerships and linkages 

between STEM formal and informal 

education providers that promote STEM 

literacy and awareness of NASA's mission. 

 None Green Green Green 

APG 

10ED10 

Assure that at least 350 museums and space 

centers across the country actively engage the 

public through NASA content. 

Education Education 

Program 

AGENCY SUPPORT (Contributions from Cross Agency Support (CAS) and Programmatic Appropriation Accounts 

Outcome 

AS.1 

Develop, implement, and maintain modern, 

secure, and high-quality information 

technology systems and infrastructure to 

achieve Agency mission objectives with the 

lowest life-cycle cost and least risk. 

 None None None None 

APG 

10IT01 

Complete migration to the NASA Consolidated 

Active Directory 

AMO; Center 

Management 

& Operations 

(CMO) 

Agency IT 

Services (AITS) 

APG 

10IT02 

Complete Operational Readiness Review 

(ORR) for the NASA Communications 

Initiative. 

AMO; CMO AITS 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10IT03 

Complete integration of Personal Identity 

Verification (PIV) cards with the desktop. AMO; CMO AITS 

APG 

10IT04 

Complete planned capacity increase to the 

NASA Wide Area Network. AMO; CMO AITS 

APG 

10IT05 

Complete planned upgrades to networks at 

Ames Research Center, Glenn Research 

Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, 

Kennedy Space Center, Marshall Space Flight 

Center, and Stennis Space Center. 

AMO; CMO AITS 

APG 

10IT06 

Complete Operational Readiness Review 

(ORR) for the NASA Security Operations 

Center. 

AMO; CMO AITS 

APG 

10IT08 

In FY 2010, increase the percentage of total 

travel bookings completed on-line to at least 

60% (baseline is 1.8%). 

AMO; CMO AITS 

APG 

10IT09 

In FY 2010, increase the total number of 

solicitations developed in PRISM to at least 

80%. 

AMO; CMO AITS 

APG 

10IT10 

Reduce runtimes of the most heavily accessed 

Business Warehouse reports by at least 40%. AMO; CMO AITS 

Outcome 

AS.2 

Develop and align workforce strategies, 

programs, policies and processes to be 

consistent with the Agency's mission. 

 None None None None 

APG 

10WF01 

Complete all FY 2010 planned actions for the 

FY 2008-FY 2010 NASA Model EEO Agency 

Plan. 

AMO; CMO Agency 

Management 

APG 

10WF02 

Complete development of the Agency strategy 

for deployment of a diversity and inclusion 

framework. 

AMO; CMO Agency 

Management 

APG 

10WF03 

Complete implementation of a certification 

program to ensure that Program and Project 

Managers meet Federal Acquisition 

Certification Requirements before or within one 

year of assuming leadership of major 

acquisition projects. 

AMO; CMO Safety & Mission 

Success (SMS) 

APG 

10WF04 

Complete full roll-out of the new mid-level 

leadership development program, targeted at 

the GS13 through GS15 levels, to ensure 

continued development of a cadre of potential 

future NASA leaders and support succession 

management efforts. 

AMO; CMO Agency 

Management 

APG 

10WF05 

Engage with the Mission Directorates, Centers, 

and Mission Support offices in the 

development of a 5-year workforce plan, 

matching workforce capabilities with mission 

needs. Eliminate unassigned civil service 

workforce in all years of the planning horizon. 

AMO; CMO Agency 

Management 

APG 

10WF06 

By March 2010, complete Phase 4 of Shuttle 

Transition workforce mapping to identify final 

detailed Shuttle workforce composition and 

disposition issues and any required actions. 

AMO; CMO Agency 

Management 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

Outcome 

AS.3 

Ensure the strategic availability and 

maintenance of facilities which are 

necessary to meet the long-term needs and 

requirements of the Agency. 

 None None None None 

APG 

10FAC01

Assure that at least 50% of the NASA Centers 

have updated their Master Plans to implement 

Agency Strategic Direction from the Facilities 

Program Board. 

Institutional 

Investments; 

AMO; CMO 

Agency 

Management 

APG 

10FAC02 

Perform a test case review of one of the 

Agency’s major technical portfolios to 

determine consolidations and/or investments. 

AMO; CMO; 

Strategic 

Capabilities 

Assets 

Program 

Agency 

Management 

APG 

10FAC03 

Conduct a facility requirements review for the 

Altair Project requirements through 

qualification testing. 

AMO; CMO Agency 

Management 

Outcome 

AS.4 

While promoting mission success, protect 

the public, NASA workforce, high-value 

equipment and property from potential 

harm as a result of NASA activities and 

operations by factoring safety, quality, risk, 

reliability, and maintainability as integral 

features of programs, projects, 

technologies, operations, and facilities. 

 None None None None 

APG 

10SMS01 

Assure no fatalities or permanent disabling 

injuries to the public resulting from NASA 

activities during the fiscal year. 

AMO; CMO SMS 

APG 

10SMS02 

Assure no fatalities or permanent disabling 

injuries to the NASA workforce resulting from 

NASA activities during the fiscal year. 

AMO; CMO SMS 

APG 

10SMS03 

Reduce damage to NASA assets by 10% per 

fiscal year. AMO; CMO SMS 

Outcome 

AS.5 

Implement the space communications and 

navigation architecture and provide space 

launch capabilities responsive to existing 

and future science and space exploration 

mission requirements. 

 None None None None 

APG 

10SFS06 

Complete the assessment of Array Antenna 

size in support of the long-term plans for the 70 

meter antenna decommissioning and 

replacement. 

Space & 

Flight 

Support 

(SFS) 

Space 

Communications 

& Navigation 

(SCaN) 

 

APG 

10SFS07 

Complete TDRS K/L Project Mission 

Operations Review (MOR). SFS SCaN 

APG 

10SFS08 

Complete SN Ground Segment Sustainment 

project (SGSS) Mission Definition Review. SFS SCaN 

APG 

10SFS09 

Identify agency rocket propulsion test core 

capabilities (both infrastructure and critical 

skills) and maintain them at appropriate levels 

to be able to meet NASA’s current and future 

rocket testing requirements, and deliver an 

integrated Agency-level Rocket Propulsion 

Test Plan that spans the next 10 years and 

includes DoD and commercial partner 

requirements and capabilities, as appropriate. 

Space & 

Flight 

Support 

Rocket 

Propulsion 

Testing 

 

APG 

10SFS10 

Maintain or acquire launch services capabilities 

(both infrastructure and skills) at levels needed 

to meet NASA’s current and future launch 

services requirements efficiently and 

effectively. 

Space & 

Flight 

Support 

Rocket 

Propulsion 

Testing 

 
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Measure Description 

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

Multi-year Outcome Ratings 

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 

APG 

10SFS11 

Complete 100% of Launch Service objectives 

for all NASA-managed expendable launches in 

FY 2010 as specified in the Interface Control 

Document for each mission. 

Space & 

Flight 

Support 

Rocket 

Propulsion 

Testing 

 

Uniform and Efficiency Measures 

Measure Description

Advanced Capabilities Theme 

APG 10AC19 Complete all development projects within 110% of the cost and schedule baseline. 

APG 10AC20 

Demonstrate improvements in the EVA Work Efficiency Index for astronauts using a small, pressurized rover with 

suit-ports compared to astronauts using an unpressurized rover. Work efficiency index = (time to complete a task)/ 

(total time to prepare for EVA). 

Aeronautics Theme 

APG 10AT13 Deliver at least 96% of "on-time availability" for all operations and research facilities. 

Agency Support 

(HPPG) 

APG 10FAC04 

Reduce energy intensity for facility energy use by 3% per year, from the FY 2003 baseline, for a total reduction of 

30% (in Btu/gsf) by the end of FY 2015. 

(HPPG) 

APG 10FAC05 

Reduce total fleet consumption of petroleum products by 2% per year, from the FY 2005 baseline, for a total of 

reduction of 30% by the end of FY 2020. 

(HPPG) 

APG 10FAC06 

Reduce potable water use by 2% per year, from the FY 2007 baseline, for a total reduction of 26% (in gal/gsf) by the 

end of FY 2020. 

APG 10IPP08 Achieve a number of technology commercialization successes from SBIR/STTR Phase II contracts through FY 2010 

to equal 21% of the total number of SBIR/STTR contracts issued over the prior 5 years, including FY 2010. 

APG 10IT11 Complete all development projects within 110% of the cost and schedule baseline. 

APG 10IT12 In 2010, reduce the amount of system execution time during the year-end close process by six hours. 

APG 10IT13 Deliver at least 90% of scheduled operating hours for all operations. 

APG 10WF07 Using the Agency’s Staffing and Recruitment System, NASA STARS, complete hiring actions—from date of vacancy 

announcement closing to the time an offer is made—within 45 days. 

Astrophysics Theme 

APG 10AS11 Complete all development projects within 110% of the cost and schedule baseline. 

APG 10AS12 Deliver at least 90% of scheduled operating hours for all operations and research facilities. 

APG 10AS13 Peer-review and competitively award at least 95%, by budget, of research projects. 

APG 10AS14 Reduce time within which 80% of NRA research grants are awarded, from proposal due date to selection, by 5% per 

year, with a goal of 130 days. 

Constellation Systems Theme 

APG 10CS13 Complete all development projects within 110% of the cost and schedule baseline. 

APG 10CS14 Total annual cost of Constellation operations activities for the first full year after full operational capability, will be no 

greater than 70% of comparable annual Shuttle operations costs (reference year FY 2007). 

Earth Science Theme 

APG 10ES17 Complete all development projects within 110% of the cost and schedule baseline. 

APG 10ES18 Deliver at least 90% of scheduled operating hours for all operations and research facilities. 

APG 10ES19 Peer-review and competitively award at least 90%, by budget, of research projects. 

APG 10ES20 Reduce time within which 80% of NRA research grants are awarded, from proposal due date to selection, by 5% per 

year, with a goal of 227 days. 

Education Theme 

APG 10ED11 Reduce the dollar invested per number of page views for the NASA Education Web site. 

APG 10ED12 Reduce the cost per elementary and secondary school program participant over FY 2009 amounts by 2%. 

Heliophysics Theme 

APG 10HE09 Complete all development projects within 110% of the cost and schedule baseline. 
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Measure Description

APG 10HE12 Reduce time within which 80% of NRA research grants are awarded, from proposal due date to selection, by 5% per 

year, with a goal of 130 days. 

International Space Station Theme 

APG 10ISS09 Deliver at least 90% of scheduled operating hours for all operations and research facilities. 

Planetary Science Theme 

APG 10PS13 Peer-review and competitively award at least 95%, by budget, of research projects. 

APG 10PS14 Reduce time within which 80% of NRA research grants are awarded, from proposal due date to selection, by 5% per 

year, with a goal of 130 days. 

APG 10PS15 Complete all development projects within 110% of the cost and schedule baseline. 

APG 10PS16 Deliver at least 90% of scheduled operating hours for all operations and research facilities. 

Space and Flight Support Theme 

APG 10SFS12 Achieve at least 99% Space Network proficiency for delivery of Space Communications services. 

APG 10SFS13 Complete all development projects within 110% of the cost and schedule baseline. 

APG 10SFS14 Ratio of Launch Services Program cost per mission to average spacecraft cost, reduced to 6.2%. 

Space Shuttle Theme 

APG 10SSP06 Deliver at least 90% of scheduled operating hours for all operations and research facilities. 
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Annual Performance Goals Eliminated for FY 2010

The following Annual Performance Goals were eliminated for FY 2010 to reflect reprioritization of 

Agency programs and projects as a result of the FY 2010 Appropriations. 

Measure Description

Contributing 

Theme 

Contributing 

Program(s) 

APG 10ES05 

Develop missions in support of this Outcome, as demonstrated by 

completing the NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) Operational 

Readiness Review. 

Earth Science Earth Systematic 

Missions 

APG 10PS11 Develop missions in support of this Outcome, as demonstrated by 

completing the LADEE Critical Design Review. Planetary Science Lunar Quest 

APG 10AS03 Develop missions in support of this Outcome, as demonstrated by 

selecting Joint Dark Energy Mission (JDEM) science investigations. Astrophysics Beyond Einstein 

APG 10CS04 Complete the Thrust Oscillation Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for 

Ares I. 

Constellation 

Systems 

Cx Systems 

Program 

APG 10IT07 By 2010, increase reutilizations of accountable personal property by 

2% from the baseline of 5%. AMO; CMO AITS 

APG 10AC10 

Develop and test candidate technologies for production of highpressure gases for potential use for recharge of oxygen for Extra 

Vehicular Activity (EVA) portable life support systems for planetary 

surface missions. 

Advanced 

Capabilities 

Exploration 

Technology 

Development 

APG 10SMS04 Maximize achievement of mission success criteria for all NASA 

Programs/projects in the fiscal year. AMO; CMO Safety and Mission 

Success