Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility

The Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a NASA facility that assures the safety and success of software on NASA's missions. As home to NASA's IV&V Program, the facility focuses on improving software reliability, detecting defects early, and mitigating risks related to mission-critical software. It partners with various NASA missions and operates under the guidance of Goddard Space Flight Center and the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, providing systems engineering and cybersecurity services.