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Get Involved With NASA

We invite members of the public to contribute their time and expertise to advancing research, solving problems, and potentially winning prizes as a result of their work.

We also invite you to find out all of the ways you can bring NASA into your life through participating in experiences, learning engagements, and activities that you can do on your own.

Contribute to NASA Missions

NASA collaborates directly with the public to develop mission critical solutions. Take a look at some of our opportunities.

The NASA Space Technology Art Challenge: Imagine Tomorrow

The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program wants you to show the world the future of space technology. The NIAC Program is…

Pose Bowl: Spacecraft Detection and Pose Estimation Challenge

In the Pose Bowl: Spacecraft Detection and Pose Estimation Challenge, solvers will help NASA develop algorithms that could be run…

Pale Blue Dot: Visualization Challenge

Our world is facing many urgent challenges, such as climate change, water insecurity, and food insecurity. Maintaining and improving quality…

Citizen Science

NASA citizen science projects are open to everyone around the world, not limited to U.S. citizens or residents.

NASA’s citizen science projects are collaborations between scientists and interested members of the public. Through these collaborations, volunteers (known as citizen scientists) have helped make thousands of important scientific discoveries. More than 450 NASA citizen scientists have been named as co-authors on refereed scientific publications. Want to work on some real NASA science? Be a Citizen Scientist!

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Volunteer for a NASA Study

Many people write to NASA regarding opportunities available for citizens to participate in a NASA study, such as the Bed Rest Study. To find information on how to volunteer with NASA, please visit the Analog Studies page.

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For U.S. Citizens

Explore NASA's opportunities for citizens of the United States.

Eclipse Photographers Will Help Study Sun During Its Disappearing Act
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As the Sun temporarily disappears from midday skies over North America on April 8, 2024, hundreds of volunteers will capture…

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The Moon’s Moment in the Sun
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To know exactly where and when the solar eclipse will cast its shadow, we study our nearest neighbor in space.

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NASA Launches Snap It! Computer Game to Learn About Eclipses
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On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible to over 30 million people across North America. To…

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Current Opportunities For Educators

Professional Development, Webcasts, Lectures, Contests, Challenges, and More!

Browse opportunities that integrate NASA missions, educational resources, and NASA-unique facilities to provide high-quality STEM content and hands-on learning experiences. Educators return to their classrooms equipped with real-world experiences relevant to NASA content, hands-on training, and readiness to teach and engage their students in the STEM areas.

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NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative

For Students

Multiple challenges reaching a broad audience of middle and high schools, colleges, and universities across the nation.

Former STEM Enhancement in Earth Science Interns Receive Prestigious Awards

The STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer Intern Program is a nationally competitive STEM program for high school students.…

NASA’s BIG Idea Challenge

A real-world experience for college and university students and their advisors to develop technology needed to support NASA’s exploration goals.

Corrections to Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) – SMD’s Graduate Student Research Opportunity

ROSES-2023 Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) solicits proposals for graduate student research projects. The…

For International Participants

Explore NASA's opportunities for citizens of the world.

NASA Seeks Solutions to Detect, Track, Clean Up Small Space Debris

Decades of space exploration have provided us with invaluable knowledge of Earth, our Solar System, and beyond. But, it has…

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station

ARISS lets students worldwide experience the excitement of talking directly with crew members of the International Space Station.

DEVELOP National Program

DEVELOP provides 10-week research opportunities for participants to address environmental and policy concerns through the practical application of NASA Earth…

NASA’s Virtual Opportunities

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This artist concept illustrates the new view of the Milky Way. The galaxy two major arms can be seen attached to the ends of a thick central bar, while the two now-demoted minor arms are less distinct and located between the major arms.