The Earth Sciences Directorate is a national resource for discovery in Earth science and related technology development. The scientific efforts of the Directorate involve research, development, and application of advanced space technologies to develop better knowledge of the distribution and characteristics of Earth's natural resources and how they are changing; and to develop a better understanding of the processes affecting global change.

In this section, you will find contact information for our scientists and engineers whose research and wide-ranging activities increase our understanding of the Earth and its systems; from our senior staff, key personnel and project scientists to our missions and proposals and instruments and campaigns.

An organizational chart with direct links to our laboratories, branch offices and special organizations is provided so you may explore our Directorate and see how we understand and protect our changing planet.