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Earth Sciences Division

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The Earth Sciences Division (ESD) at NASA is a research division focused on advancing the understanding of Earth as a system and its response to natural and human-induced changes. It develops technologies, expertise, global observations, and applications to map connections between Earth's vital processes and climate effects. ESD operates over 20 satellites, sponsors research programs, and provides data for societal needs, partnering with other NASA divisions and research institutions. Key activities include Earth observation, modeling, and predicting Earth's systems.

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The contract requires the recipient to assist the Earth Sciences Division of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in all atmospheric science research and development activities.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 12, 2025Scienze atmosferiche: NASA affida contratto a STC

The CSDA Program will acquire Umbra Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data under a five-year multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract in support of the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD), Earth Sciences Division (ESD).

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.2Oct 5, 2023NASA Selects Umbra as a Commercial SAR Data Provider for their CSDA Program

The CSDA Program will acquire Umbra Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data under a five-year, multiple-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the NASA Science Mission Directorate Earth Sciences Division.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.3Oct 3, 2023NASA selects Umbra for its CSDA Program

Michael Freilich was the director of NASA’s Earth sciences division and retired from NASA in February after leading the division since 2006.

GovernanceValue 3.5Mar 5, 2019NASA and NOAA emphasize value of commercial Earth science data
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