Earth Science at NASA is about "Improving Life Here" on Earth. The Earth is a dynamic and interconnected system and NASA produces new insights into our changing planet. At NASA, we understand how Earth science is important and useful for our future, and how it improves the quality of our lives. At the Earth Sciences Directorate, Earth science research is dynamic and is performed by real people. We observe the whole globe of the Earth and its global changes from the unique perspective of space.
We develop technologies that are essential to observing & understanding changes in the Earth's climate system such as state-of-the-art remote sensors, aircraft-based and surface-based observation platforms.
Our History
Learn about how Earth Science at NASA and the Earth Sciences Directorate has evolved over the past 40 years, what scientific objectives it is pursuing today and where Earth Science research at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is headed over the next 25 years.
 What We Do
The Earth Sciences Directorate is charged with developing a better knowledge of the distribution and characteristics of Earth's natural resources and how they are changing. Our three "Laboratories" and special organizations focus on research areas and topics such as oceanography, hydrology, climate research; as well as, global physical system modeling, interactive process studies, and solar-terrestrial relationships. All our research activities are strongly supported by ever-improving state-of-the-art super-computer facilities. To learn more, please visit our organizational web sites.
Collaborations
Explore a list of academic institutions with which the Earth Sciences Directorate, in total or through one of the organizations within the Directorate, has formal agreements that reflect explicit interest and desire to work together on Earth science research and education efforts of mutual interest.
Science Missions
Learn about current and future Earth science missions supported by the Earth Sciences Directorate and the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Satellite mission profiles, launch dates, scientific objectves and links to corresponding mission web sites are presented.
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Our Mission & Values
NASA is an investment in America's future. As explorers, pioneers, and innovators, we boldly expand frontiers in air and space to inspire and serve America and to benefit the quality of life on Earth. Read up on the vision, mission statement and values of the Earth Sciences Directorate that we have adopted in our quest to serve America.
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