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The Astrophysics Division is discovering how the universe works, exploring how the universe began and evolved, and searching for Earth-sized planets.

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The Astrophysics Division is discovering how the universe works, exploring how the universe began and evolved, and searching for Earth-sized planets. The org charts below illustrates the division organization and staff roles within NASA Headquarters.

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Organizational chart of NASA's Astrophysics Division as of May 1, 2025. Division Management includes Acting Director Shawn Domagal-Goldman and Deputy Director Sandra Cauffman, with administrative support from Jennifer Baker, Balam 'Orby' Yaxkin, and James Jackson. Division Liaisons cover areas such as resource management, policy, communications, and program support. The chart includes four main sections: Cross Cutting (technologists, executive officer, science activation, and communications); Flight Programs (Associate Director Joe Smith and program executives); Research & Analysis (Associate Director Stefan Immler, R&A Lead Roopesh Ojha, and a list of program scientists); and Astrophysics Strategic Missions (Program Director Sandra Cauffman, Program Manager Garth Henning, executives, and support staff). — Updated May 1, 2025

Organizational chart highlighting NASA’s Astrophysics Strategic Missions Program and Flight Programs. At the top, the Strategic Missions team includes Program Director Sandra Cauffman, Program Manager Garth Henning, and Program Executives Lucas Paganini and Miles Skow. Below, Joe Smith is listed as Associate Director of Flight Programs. The lower section features eight Program Executives and their mission areas: Rosa Avalos-Warren, Rachele Cocks, Lucien Cox, Julie Crooke, Shahid Habib, Lucas Paganini, Miles Skow, and Mark Sistilli. Descriptive text explains the role of program executives in managing technical, schedule, cost, and communication activities for NASA flight projects.

Organizational chart for NASA’s Research & Analysis Program. Stefan Immler is listed as Associate Director and Roopesh Ojha as R&A Lead. The image highlights the role of Program Scientists as senior NASA scientists responsible for the science content of SMD investigations. The chart features 22 program scientists and their mission responsibilities, including Alessandra Aloisi (ADCAR, Data), Megan Ansdell (HWO), Dominic Benford (multiple missions), Mia Bovill (Citizen Science), Valerie Connaughton, Antonino Cucchiara, Doris Daou, Michael Garcia, Thomas Hams, Hashima Hasan, Hannah Jang-Condell, Patricia Knezek, David Morris, Joshua Pepper, Mario Perez, Pablo Saz Parkinson, Linda Sparke, Sanaz Vahidinia, John Wisniewski, and others, with areas ranging from astrophysics missions to citizen science and technology leadership.

Organizational graphic for NASA’s Astrophysics Division Cross Cutting staff. Text explains their role in managing technology programs, coordinating public engagement, and supporting communications. Staff listed include Mario Perez (Chief Technologist), Dominic Benford (Deputy Technologist), Rhiannon Roberts (Executive Officer), Hashima Hasan (Science Activation Lead), Mia Bovill (Deputy for Citizen Science and Science Activation), Elizabeth Landau (Multimedia Lead and OCOMM Liaison), and Julie Stoltz (Strategic Communications).

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Goddard's Org Charts

ApPD GSFC Code 440 Org Chart - (updated March 2025)

Apr 8, 2025

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Physics of the Cosmos (PhysCOS) & Cosmic Origins (COR) Programs Org Chart - (updated February 2025)

Apr 8, 2025

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Space Science Mission Operations (SSMO) Org Chart - (updated March 2025)

Apr 8, 2025

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James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Operations Project Org Chart (updated January 2025)

Apr 8, 2025

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Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Operations Project Org Chart (updated October 2024)

Apr 8, 2025

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Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) - Technology Maturation Project Office Org Chart (updated April 2025)

Apr 24, 2025

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