Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public research university with significant involvement in space-related research and education. Through its Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science and partnerships like the Northern Arizona Planetary Science Alliance (with Lowell Observatory, USGS, and USNO), NAU conducts research in areas like planetary surface processes, astrobiology, and solar system dynamics. NAU also manages the National Undergraduate Research Observatory and participates in NASA's Space Grant program, providing internships and fellowships to STEM students for NASA-related research. NAU partners with organizations like NASA, Lowell Observatory, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and is involved in missions like the NASA DART planetary defense mission.
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An onboard camera from Northern Arizona University will capture images of dust and auroras on Mars.
The Green Drone AZ program involves a partnership between the National Forest Foundation, Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, the Tonto National Forest, and Phoenix-area public high schools.