Small Spacecraft Coordination Group

The Small Spacecraft Coordination Group (SSCG) is a NASA entity that coordinates and develops strategies for small spacecraft in science, exploration missions, and technology activities. The SSCG aims to improve coordination between NASA's Science, Human Exploration and Operations, and Space Technology Mission Directorates, emphasizing an integrated small satellite strategy. It advises the Associate Administrators of the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD) and SMD. NASA utilizes SmallSats for testing new technologies and mission architectures.

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In August 2019, the Small Spacecraft Coordination Group released a NASA Small Spacecraft strategic plan.

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NASA established the Small Spacecraft Coordination Group to improve coordination among mission directorates for smallsat strategies.

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Florence Tan is the Chief Technologist (Acting) for the Science Mission Directorate and Chair of the Small Spacecraft Coordination Group at NASA.

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