To Explore is Human

Blue Marble Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute and global community of scientists, educators, and lifelong learners. Founded in 2009, we push the frontiers of knowledge about life in the universe, share science with the world, and mentor the next generation to be stewards of Earth.

Our projects and programs include One Flag in Space, Sciworthy, Ask an Astrobiologist, the Young Scientist Program, and more (see the full list below).

Within our community, we have hundreds of research scientists, experts in science communication and education, staff scientists, visiting scholars, and research associates. Learn more about joining Blue Marble Space.

Group photo of members of BMS at the 2026 Astrobiology Science Conference
The Earth Flag on a notecard that is floating within the cupola of the ISS, with the Earth in the background as viewed through the windows

Our researchers, communicators, and educators include:

Affiliates

Our research scientists and specialists in science communication and education are world-renowned experts in their fields.

Staff Scientists

We coordinate staff scientists through laboratories at NASA Ames and academic institutions. Our staff have a range of experiences and skillsets.

Visiting Scholars

Scholars globally can join our affiliates for specific projects. Scholars have one-year tenures that may be extended.

Learn more about our amazing community at Blue Marble Space

Research Associates

Undergraduate and post-bachelors scholars can join our Young Scientist Programs.

Our Projects and Programs

  • Sciworthy

    https://sciworthy.com/

    Sciworthy provides unbiased summaries of the latest research so you can explore science on your own terms.

  • One Flag in Space

    https://www.oneflaginspace.org/

    Our first project, OFiS aims to expand the message of common identiy for all of us and argue that astronauts traveling to space can represent all of us here on Earth.

  • Ask an Astrobiologst

    https://askastrobio.org/

    A multimedia platform for astrobiology resources, opportunties, articles, and interviews with leading scientists in the quest to understand the nature of life.

  • SALAD

    https://salad-b120b7.webflow.io/

    A database of astrobotany projects

  • Sea of Cortez Expedition

    https://www.greenflashconservation.org/

    Support the mission to return to the Sea of Cortez, retracing and improving on a scientific expedition from 1940

  • Project Janus

    https://futures.bmsis.org/

    We have developed a set of 10 unique scenarios of Earth and the solar system 1000 years from now. 

    We invite you to explore these scenarios as a way to contemplate the range of possibilities for the future.

  • NASA BRAILLE

    https://www.nasa-braille.org/

    Dive into caves and explore their connections to life on Earth and beyond with BRAILLE (Biologic and Resource Analog Investigations in Low Light Environments)

  • The Explainables

    The Explainables

    https://www.explainables.org/

    Science communication training and consultation to improve branding, messagening, and marketing of scientific ideas and the scientists working on them.

  • Ad Astra Academy

    http://www.adastra.world/

    Taking the joy of learning and conducting scientific investigations to communities globally.

We’re working today toward something incredible tomorrow

But we can’t do this alone. We value your support of our work. There are many ways to contribute to our programs and projects, and offering a one-time donation is greatly appreciated!

For those able to provide a recurring donation and also interested in receiving occasional benefits, we also warmly invite you to join our Supporters Circle today!