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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.

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NASA SCIENCE IS DELIVERING



NASA Science is delivering: every second of every day, of every week, of every
year. 2024 is proving to be yet another year of exceptional scientific discovery
and achievement. From soft landing back on the Moon a few months ago, to
celebrating the Heliophysics Big Year and a Total Solar Eclipse in the
contiguous United States, to receiving stunning imagery from James Webb, NASA
Science is as busy as ever. Recently launched earth science missions are also
providing us unprecedented views of our planet and incredible insight into the
health of our oceans and atmosphere, and helping decision-makers improve lives
on Earth and safeguard our future. And we are charting a new, sustainable path
for Mars Sample Return.
 
Looking ahead, we have many exciting launches on the horizon. At NASA, we are
fortunate that our science and exploration endeavors are inextricably linked and
help us discover and innovate for the benefit of humanity. Together, we explore
to advance scientific understanding. Ultimately, exploration enables science,
and science enables exploration.
 
The NASA Science team is continuing to deliver for the benefit of all.

Read Nicky Notes
Dr. Nicola (Nicky) Fox, the Associate Administrator (AA) for the Science Mission
Directorate (SMD) for NASA, visited the University of Delaware to discuss the
scientific missions being undertaken by the SMD and to visit with various groups
on campus. Pictured: Dr. Fox visiting with Associate Professor of Physics &
Astronomy Ben Maruca and students in the Delaware Space Observation Center
(DSpOC).


FEATURED MISSIONS

Our mission milestones showcase the breadth and depth of NASA science.

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GOES-U

Launch is targeted for June 25, 2024. GOES-U will provide advanced detection and
monitoring of environmental phenomena that directly affect public safety,
protection of property, and the nation’s economic health.

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EUROPA CLIPPER

Launching in October 2024, Europa Clipper’s main science goal is to determine
whether there are places below the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, that
could support life.

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VIPER

VIPER launches late 2024 and will be NASA's first robotic Moon rover to measure
the location and concentration of water ice and other resources. These resources
could eventually be harvested to sustain human exploration on the Moon, Mars —
and beyond!

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NASA’S TESS FINDS INTRIGUING WORLD SIZED BETWEEN EARTH, VENUS

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WHAT NASA IS DOING TO UNLOCK ONE OF THE BIGGEST MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE

Only 5% of the known universe is visible to us. The other 95% is called dark
matter and dark energy, and it's making scientists rethink what we know about
the cosmos. Jet Propulsion Lab’s Fundamental Physics Portfolio Manager John
Callas explains what dark energy is, why it’s so hard to study, and what NASA is
doing to unlock this big mystery.

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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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BREATHTAKING STAR FORMATION

Messier 78 is a nursery of star formation enveloped in a shroud of interstellar
dust located 1,300 light-years away from Earth. Using its infrared camera,
Euclid exposed hidden regions of star formation for the first time and mapped
complex filaments of gas and dust in unprecedented detail.

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BREATHTAKING STAR FORMATION


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EXPLORE OUR CHANGING PLANET

Earth is our home, shared with millions of species. Rapid changes like rising
temperatures and more frequent extreme weather are transforming our planet. For
over 50 years, observations from space and ground have monitored these changes,
guiding critical decisions in areas like agriculture and air quality. By
understanding how our actions affect Earth's systems, we can help mitigate these
impacts. Discover more about how you can make a difference in safeguarding our
planet.

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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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SMD COMMUNITY TOWN HALL MEETINGS

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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.

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PEOPLE OF NASA SCIENCE

Meet the individuals who are instrumental in enabling the realization of NASA
Science’s extraordinary mission.

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NASA SCIENCE CAREERS

Discover career opportunities at NASA Science, where innovation, growth and
collaboration shape the future of scientific exploration.

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