posted 02-14-2011 01:55 PM               

Vision:
To reach for new heights and reveal the unknown so that what we do and learn will benefit all humankind.

Mission:
Drive advances in science, technology, and exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality, and stewardship of the Earth.

• Goal 1: Extend and sustain human activities across the solar system.

• Goal 2: Expand scientific understanding of the Earth and the universe in which we live.

• Goal 3: Create the innovative new space technologies for our exploration, science, and economic future.

• Goal 4: Advance aeronautics research for societal benefit.

• Goal 5: Enable program and institutional capabilities to conduct NASA's aeronautics and space activities.

• Goal 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.

Vision:
To improve life here, to extend life to there, to find life beyond.

Mission:
To understand and protect our home planet, to explore the universe, and search for life, to inspire the next generation of explorers, as only NASA can.