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Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space 2028-2037 (ESAS 2028)

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At the request of NASA (Science Mission Directorate’s Earth Science Division), the National Academies is initiating “ESAS 2028,” the Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space 2028–2037 . This community-based effort will develop a comprehensive strategy that builds on the 2018 decadal survey and identifies an innovative, fiscally realistic path for addressing the highest priority Earth science and applications challenges that can be advanced in the coming decade through space-based and ancillary observations.

The guiding document for ESAS 2028 is the Statement of Task. The Study Approach provides additional information for the committee and staff.

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Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space 2028–2037 - Request for Information - DEADLINE EXTENDED

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The ESAS 2028 Decadal Survey invites input from across the Earth science and applications community to help shape priorities and opportunities for advancing the Earth science enterprise in the decade ahead. Responses are welcome on a broad range of topics, from science and applications priorities to observational needs, implementation approaches, and related contextual issues. For full consideration, responses should be received by 11:59 p.m. PDT on August 24, 2026.

Jun 17, 2026
This artist's concept depicts the NISAR satellite orbiting Earth. Short for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, the mission is an equal collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation and marks the first time the two agencies have cooperated on hardware development for an Earth-observing mission.
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