Because of the nature of our mission at NASA we conduct rigorous background checks on employees. This includes criminal background, credit, and education verification checks. Are you willing to comply?

"Yes, I am willing to comply with any background checks that you require here at NASA. I understand the importance of background checks, especially when working in a government program, and aerospace."

NASA needs to be very cautious about who they hire. There is a chance that some of the information you are going to access will need to be kept confidential. Your interviewer wants to be sure you are willing to comply with any and all background verification activities required for employment at NASA.

Assure the interviewer that you are most willing to comply with any form of background check they require. If you are certain they will uncover something from your past that would benefit from explanation, being upfront and giving your interviewer a heads-up can be helpful.