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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.

Request for Information: Improving the Usability of “Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science” Processes

NASA is seeking input on approaches to improving the ease of use of their omnibus of solicitations for proposals, called…

Power to Explore Student Challenge

K-12 students are invited to enter a writing contest describing a new space mission to a destination with limited light…

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…

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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.

Arkansas City Welcomes NASA to Discuss 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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The contiguous United States will see only one total solar eclipse between now and the year 2044, and the citizens…

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Calling all Eclipse Enthusiasts: Become a NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador!

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By Vivian White, Astronomical Society of the Pacific Are you an astronomy enthusiast or undergraduate student with a passion for…

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NASA Seeks Development of Universal Payload Interface

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NASA is calling on innovators to help solve some of the challenges in rapidly testing technology payloads across a wide…

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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.

Power to Explore Student Challenge

K-12 students are invited to enter a writing contest describing a new space mission to a destination with limited light…

Spring 2024 NASA L’SPACE Interactive Program for Students

A free online, interactive program for college students interested in pursuing a career with NASA or other space organizations.

Student Airborne Research Program

An eight-week immersive summer internship for undergraduates to gain hands-on research experience.

For International Participants

Explore NASA's opportunities for citizens of the world.

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…

Who Let the Gas Out?: NASA Tank Venting in Microgravity Challenge

As space travel extends to greater duration and distance, missions may require a propellant refill in space. To achieve this,…

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…

NASA’s Virtual Opportunities

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 410 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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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.
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.