Earth

Advancing scientific understanding through the use of global satellite measurements to improve human understanding of our home planet.

Heliophysics

The exploration of the Sun, its effects on Earth and the planets of the solar system, and space environmental conditions and their evolution.

Planets

Advancing scientific knowledge of the origin and history of the solar system, the potential of life elsewhere, and the hazards and resources present as humans explore space.

Astrophysics

Discovering the origin, structure, evolution and destiny of the Universe, and searching for Earth-like planets.
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February 08, 2010

Guests look on from the terrace of Operations Support Building II as space shuttle Endeavour...

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The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is the first mission and crown jewel in a fleet of NASA...

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New Site Launched
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NEW For Students!

We just launched MISSION:SCIENCE, a new site for students.

Mission:Science Web Site