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Before NASA's administrator [[Michael D. Griffin]] created SCaN to direct an integrated networks program, different organizations at NASA Headquarters have managed the Agency's space communications capabilities and functions under separate Programs using a variety of administrative approaches.<ref name="ProgramPlan">{{cite book| title = Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Program Plan| last = NASA| publisher = National Aeronautics and Space Administration}}</ref>
The SCaN Office was established by direction of Griffin in a Memorandum entitled "Establishment of a Space Communications and Navigation Office," dated July 19, 2006.<ref name="SEMP">{{cite book| title = SCaN Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)| last = NASA| date = January 30, 2009| publisher = NASA Space Communication and Navigation Program Office| id = SCaN-SEMP}}</ref> SCaN operates as a central organization within the ''
{{quote|The Office's responsibilities encompass the management of existing space networks including the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite system, the Deep Space Network, the Ground Network, the NASA Integrated Services Network; implementing any improvements and upgrades to those systems and networks; and developing any future NASA communications and navigation architectures.}}
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