Research and Technology Mission Directorate

Research and Technology Mission Directorate
The Research and Technology Mission Directorate develops and delivers breakthroughs in aeronautics, space technology, and nuclear power and propulsion to ensure American leadership in aerospace, along with the communications and navigation systems that are critical to every NASA mission.
RTMD Divisions
Explore RTMD's contributions to advancing technology in support of NASA's aviation and space missions.
Aeronautics Division
More than a century of aeronautical research heritage continues at NASA as we explore the frontiers of flight and transform aviation and air travel for the 21st century.
Advanced Research and Technology Division
Advanced Research and Technology develops, demonstrates, and transfers new space technologies that benefit NASA, commercial, and other government missions.
Space Reactors Division
NASA aims to revolutionize space travel by developing and demonstrating higher performance propulsion systems to achieve the agency’s ambitious science and exploration goals.
Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Division
NASA’s SCaN division is at the forefront of space communications and navigation for the agency, working with commercial partners to advance capabilities in support of Moon to Mars initiatives.
Office of the Associate Administrator for Research and Technology
Research and Technology Mission Directorate Leadership Team