NASA’s Planetary Science Division (PSD) Science Highlight Submission Request

We are seeking newsworthy, peer-reviewed science results published within the last six months, or recently accepted for publication, to highlight across NASA communications channels. Eligible results must be funded through a NASA Planetary Science Division program, award, and/or mission activity.

Submitting your work helps NASA expand the reach of your science to audiences beyond your immediate field - from agency leadership to the broader public - increasing the visibility, impact, and awareness of your research.

"Newsworthy" is not simply a synonym for "important." Utilizing guidance from the American Geophysical Union (AGU), we are seeking results that reveal something new, significantly advance a field, challenge existing understanding, connect to topics of broad public interest, and/or include compelling visuals. Incremental advances, methodological improvements, confirmations of existing knowledge, and review papers will not be considered for this specific outreach. 

To be considered, submissions must:

• Be supported by a peer-reviewed publication.
• Be written for a general audience (approximately an 8th-grade reading level).
• Clearly explain the result in plain language.
• Provide context for why the finding matters beyond your field.
• Be submitted through this form.

Selected submissions may be featured in internal briefings, leadership materials, media outreach, web stories, social media, and other NASA communications products. A member of the communications team will follow up to share how your research was highlighted. 

If you believe your result has strong potential for broad media interest beyond traditional science audiences, please notify your Program Officer or Program Scientist when submitting your manuscript to a journal. Early awareness allows us to assess and pursue additional outreach opportunities.