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PURPOSE. Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) roles and missions are established and managed using the NASA Strategic Management Process as defined in NPG 1000.2, "NASA Strategic Management Handbook." This process ensures alignment between the "NASA Strategic Plan" (NPD 1000.1), the Enterprise Strategic Plans, and the Center's Implementation Plan. MSFC plays a major role in supporting the Agency's Space Propulsion requirements. In addition, MSFC contributes greatly to the following mission areas: Space Transportation Systems Development; Microgravity; and Space Optics Manufacturing Technology.

APPLICABILITY. This MPD, "Marshall Management Manual (MMM)," establishes a Marshall Management System (MMS) to ensure consistent quality of NASA MSFC products and services and the safety of our customers, employees, and products. All activities within the MMS are conducted in compliance with IS0 9001 requirements. The scope of the MMS is as follows: All products and services provided by the Marshall Space Flight Center. MSFC supports the NASA Agency infrastructure and is a major contributor to all its scientific and technical enterprises.