The Land of Science: A Shift in Ownership, a Glimmer of Hope? The transfer of Area 400 from NASA to the US Fish and Wildlife Service may seem like a routine bureaucratic move.
However, it is a testament to the complexities of public private partnerships and the evolving role of science in land management.
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center campus continues to drive innovation while simultaneously relinquishing nearly 103 acres of land that was once dedicated to propellant research.