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The Water Planet
The Water Planet
Image Credit: NASA
Alaskan Susitna Glacier
Alaskan Susitna Glacier
Image Credit: NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science
Building the Future With LEGO and NASA
Building the Future With LEGO and NASA
Image Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
planetary rovers
Planetary Rover: NASA Ames IRG K10 planetary rover, equipped with an Optech ILRIS-3D
Credit: NASA Ames
Iceland - Grimsvotn Volcano
Icelandic Grimsvotn Volcano
Image Credit: NASA, GSFC, MODIS Rapid Response Team
Saharan Dust Plume

Saharan Dust Plume (February 26, 2000) (Courtesy SeaWiFS/Ocean Color Team)
Simulated Rover with proximity sensor

Simulated rover: Simulated rover displays the distance measurements returned by proximity sensor. As the robot approaches an interesting feature on a simulated planetary surface.

NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. In achieving this mission, NASA depends upon the private sector, educational institutions, and other nonprofit organizations for the greater part of its research needs. Therefore, NASA encourages the submission of unique and innovative unsolicited proposals which will further the agency's mission.

NEVADA NASA EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (EPSCoR)

The NASA EPSCoR program strengthens the research capabilities of jurisdictions that have not had a competitive advantage to participate in aerospace and aerospace-related research activities. EPSCoR provides eligible jurisdictions with funding opportunities to develop a more active research base by involving their academic and research institutions. Nevada began working with a NASA EPSCoR planning grant in 1999. Through this grant, Nevada has the opportunity to establish research and development competitiveness and strengthen its economy through the expansion of aerospace technology. Current research areas includes:

Astrophysics

Building Research and Educational Capacity for Satellite Remote Sensing of Aerosols and their Radiative and Climate Change Impacts

Planetary Surface Processes

Computer Vision, Robotics, and Visualization