Applied Sciences Program

Using Earth Observations to Solve the Planet’s Most Pressing Issues

The Applied Sciences Program helps people across the world use NASA data to solve big problems right here on Earth. We provide support and funding to help institutions and individuals make better decisions about our environment, food, water, health and safety.

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The sum of Earth's plants, on land and in the ocean, changes slightly from year to year as weather patterns shift.