Effective risk management is critical to mission success. The implementation of a thorough, disciplined risk management approach is now required of all NASA programs and projects. Although formal risk management is essential, the Agency encourages program managers to tailor the risk management approach so that it fits the unique needs of the program. Check out the items on the left to learn more.

• NPR 7120.5D NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management Requirements
• NPR 8000.4 Risk Management
• NASA System Risk Management Database, NASA Glenn Research Center