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.
Image of the Day
Space shuttle Discovery rolled out of Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...
Spotlight Mission
Spitzer Space Telescope (formerly known as SIRTF) conducts infrared astronomy from space. From an...