Instead, NASA has 10 major field centers located across the United States, each with its own specific focus and expertise:
1. Ames Research Center (ARC) - California - Aeronautics, space exploration, and astrobiology
2. Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) - California - Flight research and technology development
3. Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) - Maryland - Earth science, astrophysics, and space science
4. Glenn Research Center (GRC) - Ohio - Propulsion, power, and communication systems
5. Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) - California - Robotic exploration of the solar system
6. Johnson Space Center (JSC) - Texas - Human spaceflight and astronaut training
7. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) - Florida - Launch operations and space shuttle processing
8. Langley Research Center (LaRC) - Virginia - Aeronautics, space exploration, and climate science
9. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) - Alabama - Rocket propulsion and spacecraft development
10. Stennis Space Center (SSC) - Mississippi - Rocket engine testing and propulsion systems
So, the answer is 10 major field centers.
