NASA Johnson Space Center

JSC has led human space exploration for more than half a century. As the nucleus of the nation’s astronaut corps, the home to the Orion crew, and the iconic Mission Control Center, JSC plays a pivotal role in human spaceflight and enhancing technological and scientific knowledge to benefit humankind. Although primarily focused on space missions, JSC contributes to hypersonic reentry vehicle design, supporting Texas-based hypersonic projects with expertise in extreme flight conditions.