The Space Science and Astrobiology Division will continue to provide interdisciplinary core scientific expertise and capabilities that advance NASA’s goals and our understanding of the Universe.

The Division’s strategic approach will focus on enabling long-term investments in our core scientific research areas. Our unique expertise will advance the Community’s science knowledge while driving innovative technology and instrument concepts. The Division will pursue primary leadership roles in NASA missions and mission support activities, based on our current capabilities in the following key strategic focus areas:

1 Planet Modeling
2 Origins & Evolution of Planetary Systems
3 Exoplanet Characterization
4 Radiative Transfer Research
5 Laboratory Astrophysics & Astrochemistry 
6 Analog Research & Instrumentation Development
7 Astrobiology & Life Detection

Have a look at the full version of our Strategic Plan 2018 Code S strategic plan 2018 and our tri-fold brochure Trifold.

Have a look at the full version of our Strategic Plan 2019 Code S 2019 strategic plan and our tri-fold brochure 2019 Code S – Brochure.