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2026 Report on NASA’s Top Management and Performance Challenges

Bird's eye view of Earth from space
A sliver of Earth is illuminated against the blackness of space in this photo taken by an Artemis II crew member through an
Orion spacecraft window on the third day of the mission.
NASA

In this year’s report, we identified five key challenges for NASA—establishing a human presence on the Moon, managing a robust U.S. presence in low Earth orbit, improving management of major programs and projects, managing cybersecurity risks and emerging technology, and sustaining mission critical capabilities and support services.