NASA Partnerships Front Door
Partnering with NASA
NASA is committed to partnering with a wide variety of domestic and international partners to successfully accomplish its diverse missions, including the Artemis program and future exploration initiatives to the Moon, Mars, and beyond!
NASA offers 60 years of experience in advanced engineering and testing capabilities, cutting edge research and technology development, as well as unique assets such as land, facilities and laboratories for use by commercial industries, academic institutions, U.S. Government agencies and international entities.
How to Partner with NASA
Discover how your organization can collaborate with NASA to spark innovation, expand scientific understanding, and help shape the technologies of tomorrow. Whether you’re part of academia, industry, or a nonprofit, NASA’s partnership pathways are designed to connect visionary ideas with world‑class expertise and mission‑driven opportunities.
Ready to understand how it all works? Explore a clear, engaging breakdown of Space Act Agreements (SAAs) and dive into a comprehensive FAQ built to answer the questions partners ask most.
Current Space Act Agreements
List of Current Space Act Agreements
NASA posts applicable summary data for Space Act Agreements (SAAs) with U.S. Federal, non-Federal, and international partners to this site on a quarterly basis.
Partnering with NASA
Watch NASA’s strategic partnerships with academic, non-profit and industry partners in action through Partnerships dedicated to advance the goals of the Agency and world at large.
See more examplesContacts and Capabilities
NASA Partnerships are found in every state and many other countries. NASA centers and facilities offer 60 years of experience in advanced engineering, cutting-edge research and technology development, as well as unique assets such as land, facilities and laboratories for use by commercial industries, academic institutions, U.S. Government agencies, and international entities.
Connect with Us
Engagement Opportunities
NASA uses various types of public announcements to formally advertise partnership opportunities. In addition, NASA partnerships may originate from contacts made at outreach events and direct communication between potential partners and NASA Center. Connect with our team by participating in the following events and partnership announcements or directly through the Contacts and Capabilities page. The items listed below are not inclusive of all partnership opportunities.
Creative Storytelling Announcement for Partnership Proposals
Expires 6/30/2026 – NASA welcomes responses from filmmakers, documentarians, songwriters, storytellers, poets, musicians or other creators to tell a story about one or more of the exciting and inspiring missions NASA is pursuing.
Astrobiology Science Conference Announcement for Partnership Proposals
Expires 8/1/2026 – Announcement for Partnership Proposal (AFPP) with the Science Mission Directorate for a non-reimbursable partnership.
International Space Station (ISS) Utilization
Expires 9/30/2030 – NASA Research Announcement with the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD).
Public Partnership Announcements
Additional opportunities or announcements can be found on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration federal organization search.
NASA Research Opportunities
NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES).
NASA Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing
Opportunities are available through Centennial Challenges and the Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI).
NASA SBIR/STTR Program
For entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses with less than 500 employees.
NASA STEM Engagement
For Educators, Industry, Non-Profits, and other Government organizations.
Recent Partnership Examples
Blue Origin Moon Lander Completes Testing at NASA Vacuum Chamber
NASA, Organ Sharing Network UNOS to Study Faster Organ Transport
NASA Armstrong to Host Partnership Days April 15-16
NASA Invites Proposals to Lease Land Parcels at Sandusky Facility
