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NASA Science
NASA Science seeks to discover the secrets of the universe, search for life elsewhere, and protect and improve life on Earth and in space.
Improve our understanding of Earth's climate
A roadmap for long-term exploration
celebrate solar science
Welcome to our redesigned NASA Science website
A gateway to our missions, research, and engagement efforts.
The Science Mission Directorate inspires the learners of today and develops the leaders of tomorrow. One of our key strategies is to purposefully and actively engage with audiences and learners of all ages to share the story of NASA’s integrated science program. From exoplanet research to better understanding Earth’s climate to understanding the influence of the sun on our planet and the solar system, our work is interdisciplinary and collaborative. Similarly, this new website showcases our work in a crosscutting way so that we may build stronger connections with you, our most important stakeholder. Together, we lead a globally interconnected program of scientific discovery that encourages innovation, positively impacts people’s lives, and is a source of inspiration.
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Featured Missions
Upcoming mission milestones showcase the breadth and depth of NASA science.
James Webb Space Telescope
Webb is celebrating one year of incredible discoveries, from exoplanets to the early Universe.
OSIRIS-REx
OSIRIS-REx is the first U.S. mission to collect a sample from an asteroid. It returned to Earth on Sept. 24, 2023, kicking off an exciting autumn of asteroid milestones!
PACE
PACE will advance the assessment of ocean health by measuring the distribution of phytoplankton, tiny plants and algae that sustain the marine food web.
Introducing the 2024 Science Planning Guide
Experience the wonders of NASA Science with our new planning guide for 2024, inspired by all of our incredible science and in celebration of the Heliophysics Big Year! English and Spanish digital versions can be found online.
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By the Numbers
Science is interconnected; no important question stands alone. The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is an organization where discoveries in one scientific discipline have a direct route to other areas of study. This flow is something extremely valuable and is rare in the scientific world.
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What You Need to Know About Europa
Deep beneath the crust of Jupiter’s frozen moon Europa lies a massive liquid water ocean. Exploring this ocean world with our Europa Clipper spacecraft could provide new clues in our search for life beyond Earth. Scheduled to launch in October 2024, Europa Clipper’s main science goal is to determine whether there are places below the icy moon’s surface that could be habitable.
Watch NowNASA’s Webb Depicts Staggering Structure in 19 Nearby Spiral Galaxies
It’s oh-so-easy to be absolutely mesmerized by these spiral galaxies. Follow their clearly defined arms, which are brimming with stars,…
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Explore our changing planet
Discover Earth as NASA sees it. Learn why this information matters to us all.
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The Sun and Heliophysics
NASA studies the star at the center of our solar system and its influence on space, Earth, and our solar system. This research helps us to not only understand how the universe works, but also protect our technology and astronauts in space.
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What's out there?
Solar Science
Exploring the Sun's structure, behavior, and the effects of its radiant energy on the solar system and Earth.
Magnetospheres
Learning how protective magnetic fields surrounding planets shield them from solar wind and cosmic radiation.
Ionosphere, Thermosphere, and Mesosphere
Studying the regions where Earth's atmosphere transitions into the ionized plasma of space.
Heliosphere
Understanding how the invisible bubble surrounding our solar system is protecting life here on Earth.
Space Weather
Researching how environmental conditions in space can impact satellites, communications, and power grids on Earth.
Heliophysics Big Year
Celebrating solar science and the Sun's influence on Earth and the solar system.
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NASA Science Strategy
Our science strategy articulates a forward-thinking vision and presents a comprehensive, cohesive and long-term roadmap for all NASA activities.
People of NASA Science
Meet the individuals who are instrumental in enabling the realization of NASA Science’s extraordinary mission.
NASA Science Careers
Discover career opportunities at NASA Science, where innovation, growth and collaboration shape the future of scientific exploration.
