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The mission of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is to expand knowledge of the Earth and its environment, the solar system, and the universe through observations from space. To assure that our nation maintains leadership in this endeavor, Goddard is committed to excellence in scientific investigation, in the development and operation of space systems, and in the advancement of essential technologies.

Goddard's Innovative Partnerships Program Office team (l to r): front row: Stacy Glass†, Laura Schoppe†, Greg Hopper†, Darryl Mitchell, Asia Proctor‡; middle row: Roy Fauber†, Enidia Santiago-Arce, Nancy Pekar†, Nona Cheeks (Chief), Dale Hithon, Bob Henard†, Abdul Ibrahim‡; back row: Nannette Stangle-Castor†, Adrienne Beamer, Joseph Holmes†, Tom Goff‡, Deandra Raymond‡, Ted Mecum, and Jahi Wartts. (†Fuentek; ‡SGT).

The IPP Office helps Goddard achieve its mission—within the context of the Agency-wide mission of pioneering the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research—by identifying and securing agreements with partners that can positively contribute to NASA’s technology developments.

The IPP Office brings value to NASA and our partners by:

• Securing partnerships with outside organizations for technology development that will yield future benefits for NASA
• Out-licensing Goddard-developed technologies to benefit NASA, the U.S. economy, and humankind
• Supporting regional economic development by extracting value from NASA technology and expertise
• Protecting NASA intellectual property rights in partnership activities

VISION

To be recognized as a leading source of value to NASA by creating innovative, mutually beneficial collaborations with industry, academia, and other government agencies that yield positive impacts for the Agency, the U.S. economy, and mankind.

MISSION

1. To foster strong internal and external relationships by understanding and identifying where technology needs and solutions align.
2. To develop innovative approaches to creating collaborations that leverage each party’s resources and strengths while supporting NASA’s missions, Goddard’s strategic objectives, and the partner’s goals.

VALUES

We will continually strive to be…

• Efficient and effective
• Creative and innovative
• Open and insightful
• Honest and ethical
• Professional and friendly

... in everything we do.