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NASA’s Approach to Infrastructure and Operational Resilience

Hurricane approaching Florida's coast.
Hurricane Floyd approaching the coast of Florida.
NASA GPM/Hal Pierce

NASA missions are dependent on infrastructure, including testing facilities, laboratories, and launch pads, that face the threat of extreme weather events. To address weather-related vulnerabilities of its infrastructure, NASA has integrated resilience efforts into existing processes across various Agency programs. However, this approach lacks clear communication and formal guidance, and the Agency is not effectively tracking or measuring the success of its efforts to address weather-related risks.