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WELCOME TO THE SCIENCES & EXPLORATION DIRECTORATE

WELCOME TO THE SCIENCES & EXPLORATION DIRECTORATE
Dr. Nicholas E. White, Director

SED's Role: SED enables space-based exploration of the Earth, the Solar System, and the Universe through scientific leadership and innovation.
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Components of the SED

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Earth Sciences Division
This Division conducts a broad program of scientific research, both theoretical and experimental, in the Earth sciences.
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Heliophysics Science Division
This Division conducts mission development and research in solar physics, heliospheric physics, geospace physics and space weather.
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Solar System Exploration Division
This Division conducts scientific research to explore the solar system and to study the formation and evolution of planetary systems.
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Astrophysics Science Division
This Division supports the science requirements of the GSFC projects that explore the Universe and search for life.
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Goddard / GISS Employees Contribute to IPCC's Nobel Peace Prize Winning Work

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Neil Gehrels elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences!

Dr. Neil Gehrels

Neil Gehrels, Chief of the Astroparticle Physics Laboratory (Code 661) has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

An independent policy research center that conducts multi- disciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems, the Academy's elected members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business, and public affairs.