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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, February 13, 2025
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
SED Director’s Seminar
Please join us for the SED Director’s Seminar. Hosted by the Astroparticle Physics Laboratory, Code 661!

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
GESTAR II Seminar Series
Linking a Polar Vortex Centered View of Stratospheric Circulation to Upper Tropospheric Circulation and Composition
Dr. Gloria Manney, Senior Research Scientist, NorthWest Research Associates (NWRA)
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
GMAO Seminar Series
Andrea Molod, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, GMAO
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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