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The mission of Goddard Space Flight Center is to expand knowledge of Earth and its environment, the solar system, and the universe through observations from space. To assure that our Nation maintains leadership in this endeavor, we are committed to excellence in scientific investigation, in the development and operation of space systems, and in the advancement of essential technologies. As NASA’s lead center for the Earth Observing System, the central component of the Earth Science Enterprise, Goddard’s six major laboratories include a broad range of Earth science activities (atmospheres, hydrology, biology, and geophysics) related to understanding Earth as a total ecosystem, as well as a full spectrum of space sciences (astronomy, astrophysics, planetary studies, and space physics) keyed primarily to observations from Earth-orbiting platforms. Strong engineering, flight dynamics, mission operations, communications, data, and computing facilities support these science objectives, allowing GSFC to carry out all aspects of a space-borne science mission from initial concept to final data archiving.
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