Earth Sciences Division
 

Featured Videos

Goddard Earth Sciences

Discover the groundbreaking work of NASA’s Earth Sciences team at Goddard Space Flight Center. From developing cutting-edge technologies to studying Earth’s complex systems, these world-class scientists are shaping the future to better understand our changing planet.

2024 is the Warmest Year on Record

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists.

An Ocean in Bloom

From the far reaches of space, NASA scientists aim to expand their knowledge of how our ocean, atmosphere, and ecosystems interact with one another through the launch of the PACE satellite.

Model Behavior: Visualizing Global Carbon Dioxide

This global map of carbon dioxide was created using a model called GEOS, short for the Goddard Earth Observing System.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 03, 2025
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
SED Director's Seminar
Hosted by the Earth Sciences Division

The PACE Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment (PACE-PAX) field campaign
- Kirk Knobelspiesse (Code 616)
- Brian Cairns (Code 611 - GISS)
- Ivona Cetinić (Code 616 / Morgan State University)
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Thursday, April 03, 2025
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Ocean Ecology Laboratory Seminar
Progress on developing direct ocean capture technology for marine carbon dioxide removal
Sophie Chu, Captura
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Tuesday, April 08, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Canceled: GMAO Seminar Series
Amal El Akkraoui, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center GMAO
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Local News

 

Congratulations to Dr. Miguel Román, Deputy Director for Atmospheres, for his induction into the Puerto Rico Science Museum...

Sunday, December 29, 2024
 

Benjamin Cook (611), Joanna Joiner (614), Alexei Lyapustin (613), Doug Morton (618), Nima Pahlevan (619), and Ben Poulter (61...

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
 

We are thrilled to announce the selection of Dr. Mian Chin as the 2024 William Nordberg Memorial Award for Earth Science ...

Thursday, October 03, 2024
 

We are thrilled to announce the selection of Dr. Richard Ray as the 2025 William Nordberg Memorial Award for Earth Scienc...

Thursday, October 03, 2024