THIS IS SCIENCE

OUR FOCUS AREAS

EARTH SCIENCE

We observe and study Earth’s system to further scientific understanding of our home planet and to improve predictions of its evolving state due to human behavior and natural changes.

ASTROPHYSICS

We investigate the universe through astronomy, astrophysics, and fundamental physics on issues such as dark matter and energy, life-harboring planets, and black holes.

HELIOPHYSICS

We study the Sun and how it influences and affects the space environment – ours and those of the other planets in our solar system – and in turn, the technology we send into space.

PLANETARY SCIENCE

We investigate the planets, moons, and small objects in the solar system and beyond, including their evolution, inner structures, and forces that alter them.

SPACE COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION

We develop systems, technologies, and services in support of science, exploration, and space operations missions that are near Earth and in deep space.

SUBORBITAL PROGRAMS AND RANGE SERVICES

We manage programs and services for sounding rockets, balloons, aircraft, and commercial space, including NASA’s only owned-and-operated launch facility — Wallops Launch Range.