Research Institutes & Laboratories
Alien Telescope Array
The Allen Telescope Array (ATA) is a joint effort by the SETI Institute and the Radio Astronomy Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley to construct a Radio Interferometer that will be dedicated to astronomical and simultaneous search for extra-terrestrial intelligence observations
Aspen Center for Physics
Scientific organization which promotes organized research in physics, astrophysics and related fields through a program of individual and collaborative research, seminars, workshops and conferences
Astrobiology at ASU
Arizona State University astrobiology group. Research on the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the solar system.
Astrobiology at NASA
NASA Astrobiology Research Homepage
Astrochemistry Lab at NASA Ames Research Center
Extraterrestrial materials and the formation, distribution, and fate of organic compounds in space
CDS: Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center
Astronomical Data Center in Strasbourg
Colorado Center for Lunar Dust and Atmospheric Studies (CCLDAS)
CCLDAS studies the lunar dust/plasma environment through a combination of modeling, theory and laboratory experiments. CCLDAS is part of the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)
Research partnership in satellite applications for weather/climate forecasting between NOAA and Colorado State University (CSU)
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP)
Atmospheric science, space physics, space plasmas, spacecraft and instrumentation at the University of Colorado, Boulder
Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI)
The Lunar & Planetary Institute (LPI) is a research institute that provides support services to NASA, the planetary and space science community, and conducts planetary science research. LPI also engages in outreach and community activites by offering educational information and hosting or supporting professional conferences.
Mars Institute
To further the scientific study, exploration, and public understanding of Mars.
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Space Exploration
NASA Astrobiology Institute
NAI carries out collaborative research and education in astrobiology
NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center(Formerly NOAA Space Environment Center)
The center is one of the nine National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) within NOAA's National Weather Service
NOAO: National Optical Astronomy Observatory
NOAO is the national center for ground-based nighttime astronomy in the United States and is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)
SETI Institute: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
To explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe
Small Bodies Assessment Group
Established by NASA to identify scientific priorities and opportunties for the exploration of asteroids, comets, interplanetary dust, small satellites, and Trans-Neptunian Objects
Southwest Research Institute
Specializes in the creation and transfer of technology in engineering and the physical sciences
Space Science Institute
SSI’s research program encompasses work in space physics, earth science, planetary science, and astrophysics. SSI is located in Boulder Colorado.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Home to planning, scheduling, and public outreach activities for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Data archive and distribution services for the HST and other missions are also provided by STScI
USGS Astrogeology Research Program
The Astrogeology Research Program is a team of over 80 research scientists, cartographers, computer scientists, administrative staff, students, contractors, and volunteers working to support the efforts to explore, map, and understand our solar system
United States Naval Observatory (USNO)
Provides a wide range of astronomical data and products, and serves as the official source of time for the U.S. Department of Defense and a standard of time for the entire United States
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