Skip to main content
 
  • Click to open or close the program search boxShow Me Programs
    • Show me the programs that are
      performing Go
    • Show me the programs that are
      not performing Go
ExpectMore.govExpectMore.gov home pageEXPECT FEDERAL PROGRAMS TO PERFORM WELL, AND BETTER EVERY YEAR.
 
Program Assessment

Program

View Assessment Details

NASA Aeronautics Technology

NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate conducts foundational research across aeronautics disciplines, including research that supports the Next Generation Air Transportation System. ARMD also pursues a coordinated approach to managing aeronautics test facilities.

Rating

What This Rating Means

PERFORMING
Effective

This is the highest rating a program can achieve. Programs rated Effective set ambitious goals, achieve results, are well-managed and improve efficiency.
  • The program has a clear purpose, and is well designed. The program focuses on research that is appropriate for government, consistent with the National Aeronautics R&D Policy.
  • The program has a comprehensive set of ambitious but realistic performance measures. Individual projects have performance measures that support long-term goals, such as support for the Next Generation Air Transportation System.
  • The program has not yet received independent evaluations of sufficient scope and quality. Such evaluations are underway.

Improvement Plan

About Improvement Plans

We are taking the following actions to improve the performance of the program:

  • Conduct an annual review by experts outside the program &/or from other government agencies to assess the program's quality of research and alignment with national priorities.
  • Complete the assessment of NASA's fundamental aeronautics research by the National Research Council of the National Academies: "Evaluation of NASA's Fundamental Aeronautics Research Program.
  • Benchmark practices in performance and budget integration and performance measurement to similar practices from other government agencies.

Learn More
The content on ExpectMore.gov is developed by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and Federal agencies.