GCD VISION
The Game Changing Development Program is a part of NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate. GCD aims to advance exploratory concepts and deliver infusion-ready technology solutions that enable new capabilities or radically alter current approaches. GCD matures technology development and innovation through collaborative relationships between government, academia, and commercial entities with a focus on high-reward technologies with high potential for transition and infusion.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Advance broadly-applicable technology to benefit multiple customers
- Advance applicable exploration technology development (ETD) technologies in coordination with the primary customers in ESMD
- Balance guided technology development efforts with a portfolio of competitively selected efforts from academia, industry, and NASA centers that is based on technical merit
- Determine the priority and level of investment needed using a structured, open, and data driven analytic process
- Develop the capability for technology innovation throughout NASA and the broader community to meet future National needs
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
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Niki WerkheiserProgram Executive |
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Drew HopeProgram Manager |
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Mark ThornblomActing Deputy Program Manager/Program Element Manager |
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Amanda CutrightChief Engineer |
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Kevin KemptonProgram Element Manager |
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Stella HarrisonProgram Element Manager |
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Matthew MelisProgram Element Manager |
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Shawn BrittonProgram Element Manager |
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Eric RobackProgram Element Manager |
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Sonny MitchellProgram Element Manager |
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Hillary SmithCommunications Manager |
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Lori RowlandResource Manager |
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David GogginAssistant Chief Engineer |