NASA Flight Directors
04/02/2026
Two generations of guidance, grit, and go/no-go decisions ๐
Standing alongside Gerry Griffin, Apollo-era Flight Director #6 (Gold Team), who helped guide missions like Apollo 12, 15, 16, and 17โreminds us what it means to lead when it matters most.
From Apollo to Artemis, carrying the legacy forward.
09/13/2025
Today weโre wishing Vista Flight/Nicole McElroy and her family all the best as they launch into their new mission of parenthood! Nicole, Lead Flight Director for Expedition 73, will be missed here in Mission Control for a little while, but weโre excited to welcome the newest little explorer to the team soon.
06/02/2025
๐ Future meets flight control!
NASA Flight Directors Garrett Hehn and Zeb Scoville spent time with the brilliant student teams competing in the NASA SUITS Challenge โ mentoring the next generation of space innovators.
From mission simulations to cutting-edge AR interfaces for future astronauts, these students are redefining how we explore the Moon and beyond ๐
Big thanks to Garrett and Zeb for inspiring with their leadership and sharing firsthand insight from the front lines of human spaceflight. ๐จโ๐โจ
03/28/2025
Mission Control just got a fresh look! ๐ Emily Nelson, Chief Flight Director-call sign Peridot Flight, wears the new NASA Flight Director jacket, a symbol of dedication, precision, and the relentless pursuit of exploration. Read more about the jacket here: http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-032725a-nasa-flight-director-jacket.html
01/18/2025
A Festive Gathering of Leaders in the Sky: Past and Present Flight Directors Celebrate the New Year. The room was alive with stories, laughter and camaraderie to not only celebrate the new year but the legacy of leadership in human spaceflight. Hereโs to another year of reaching for the stars-together!
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