You can be a scientist in your own home. NASA has many opportunities for citizen scientists to contribute to ongoing research. Here are a few opportunities:

AI4Mars: Classify Martian terrain to help future rovers learn to navigate on their own.

Backyard Worlds: Planet 9: Search the realm beyond Neptune for new brown dwarfs and planets.

GLOBE Observer: Our observations help scientists track changes in clouds, water, plants, and other life in support of climate research. 

JUNOCAM: You can actively participate in NASA’s Juno mission by uploading your images of Jupiter to help the team decide what JUNOCAM will photograph.

Planet Hunters TESS: Join the search for undiscovered worlds.

Stardust @ Home: NASA’s Stardust spacecraft brought home particles of interstellar material. Can you find them?

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